Dr. Patrick Chaka Sekgoka

Executive: Data Science & CVM: Telkom l Trustee: Telkom Foundation

Dr. Patrick Chaka Sekgoka is a highly accomplished data scientist and executive, currently leading Data Science and Customer Value Management at Telkom. He specialises in using advanced analytics and machine learning to drive business insights, enhance customer value, and support strategic decision-making.

With a strong foundation in banking and development finance, he has held senior roles at African Bank, FNB, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and Standard Bank. Dr. Sekgoka holds a PhD in Data Science from the University of Pretoria and an MSc in Engineering Mathematics from the University of Twente in the Netherlands.

He is SAS-certified and was recognised at the SAS Global Forum for pioneering work in detecting illicit financial flows. A regular speaker at AI and data science conferences, Dr. Sekgoka brings deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to his role as a Trustee of the Telkom Foundation.