Suren Govender, COO at IGuardSA

Suren Govender has been actively involved in the fields of technology, digital innovation, and cybersecurity, and currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at iGuardSA, a 24/7 cybersecurity firm. In this role, he concentrates on enhancing organizational resilience and promoting employee empowerment. With a career that spans over 30 years, Suren has gained significant experience in handling complex technology projects and implementing transformative strategies in companies like Dell Computers, IBM, and Accenture.

Suren is committed to continuous learning and innovation, often sharing his knowledge as a speaker and lecturer, including his involvement as faculty for Henley Business School’s ‘Future-Proof your Healthcare Practice’ programme. He is also a founding board member of the Cybersecurity Digital Alliance.

In 2009, he founded Inburru Technologies, initiating projects such as Fibered, Y3S Consulting, and the solve4africa digital collaboration to improve cyber security and data analytics skills. His philosophy emphasizes self-reliance, embracing diverse experiences, building networks, contributing to the community, taking measured risks, and lifelong learning. This approach has guided his career and serves as an encouragement to others.