Speaker Bio
Rishal has dedicated his career to shaping the intersection of digital transformation, technology transformation, strategy and artificial intelligence. With a background in Engineering, Strategy Consulting, and Computer Science, he combines technical depth with strategic vision — bridging business, governance, and emerging technology.
Throughout his career at MTN and in prior strategic roles, Rishal has led programmes in AI enablement, digital ecosystem growth, and large-scale transformation. He currently drives MTN's Strategy Transformation portfolio including Strategic partnerships and enabling the AI CoE.
A strong advocate for responsible innovation, Rishal contributes to academia and thought leadership on AI governance, AI system development, Digital transformation, and Business re-invention, reflecting his belief that Africa’s Techco evolution can redefine both inclusion and intelligence at scale.