Key Responsibilities:

1. Digital Transformation
   

• Develop and execute the Group Digital Transformation strategy.
  
• Enable business transformation through technology, automation and data.
  
• Partner with business leaders to improve processes, operational visibility and decision-making.
  

• Lead transformation initiatives where technology is the primary driver of change.
  

  2. Business Technology
  

  Lead the strategy, governance and continuous improvement of:
  

• ERPNext
  
• Aqua Digital Ecosystem
  
• Snowflake
  
• Power BI
  
• Microsoft 365
  

• Future enterprise platforms
  

  3. Aqua Digital Ecosystem
  

  Develop and govern the Group’s Aqua Digital Ecosystem supporting the full aquaculture value chain.
  

  Key focus areas include:
  

• Biomass management Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands
  
• Stocking
  
• Feeding and FCR
  
• Survival monitoring
  
• Harvest planning
  
• Production forecasting
  
• Operational intelligence
  

• Smart farming technologies
  

  4. Data, Analytics & AI
  

• Establish a trusted Group-wide single source of truth.
  
• Define KPI governance and reporting standards.
  
• Expand advanced analytics and business intelligence.
  

• Lead practical adoption of AI, automation and operational intelligence.
  

  5. ICT, Cybersecurity & Technology Governance
  

  Lead the Group’s ICT, cybersecurity and technology governance capabilities through the Group ICT & Security Lead.
  

  Provide overall accountability for:
  

• Technology governance
  
• Cybersecurity strategy
  
• Technology risk
  
• Data governance
  
• Software licensing
  
• Business continuity
  
• Disaster recovery
  

• Technology investment governance
  

  6. Leadership
  

  Build and lead a multidisciplinary function covering:
  

• Enterprise Systems
  
• Aqua Digital Ecosystem
  
• Data & Analytics Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands
  
• ICT & Cybersecurity
  
• Business Intelligence
  

• Transformation & Innovation
  

  Develop a high-performing team and build strong partnerships across Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance
  

  and Country Leadership.
  

Success Measures:

Within the first 24 months the successful candidate will:

• Strengthen ERPNext governance and adoption.
  
• Deliver a trusted Group-wide reporting environment.
  
• Reduce spreadsheet dependency.
  
• Successfully establish the Aqua Digital Ecosystem.
  
• Improve biological and operational data quality.
  
• Deliver measurable AI and automation use cases.
  
• Strengthen cybersecurity and technology governance.
  
• Improve operational visibility and decision-making.
  
• Build scalable digital capabilities supporting future expansion.
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

10+ years’ experience in digital transformation, business technology, enterprise systems, or a related field, with significant experience in operationally intensive environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Strategic thinker with a hands-on, operational approach.

Strong understanding of operational environments and business needs.

Proven ability to translate business challenges into practical digital solutions.

Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation in operationally intensive industries.

Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.