Transformation Leader: Nono Bokete

“Before you think of AI, think about your data, your people, and your processes because real transformation starts from within.”

In an industry full of buzzwords and fast pivots, Nono Bokete is doing something rare — building slow, strong, and smart. With a mission to impact 1 million African lives by 2026, she’s designing strategies and systems that empower people to lead, grow, and adapt in a digital-first world with humanity at the centre.

As CEO of Data Sentinels, Nono supports organisations in Africa, Europe, and the USA to unlock real value through data, AI, and people-centred strategy. She brings over 15 years of cross-industry experience, from mining to finance, where she’s helped businesses cut through digital noise and deliver measurable results. Think less jargon, more impact.

At Transformation Leader (T4L), she serves as Chief Ambassador, championing Global Workforce Empowerment through accessible, human-first digital leadership upskilling. Her Free T4L course has already empowered over 3,000 professionals globally; from Kenya to London to Atlanta.

And yes, she’s a global speaker. Nono’s voice has reached global stages, including:

• Austin Young Chamber LEAD Summit – Texas, USA

• 3rd KISM National Dialogue – Mombasa, Kenya

• 3i Africa Summit – Accra, Ghana

• SADC Industrialization Week – Harare, Zimbabwe

• AI in Supply Chain Workshop – Naivasha, Kenya

• BTC Digital Enterprise Summit – Gaborone, Botswana

• Innovation Botswana Day – Gaborone, Botswana

  
  

From Africa to the USA, she shows up not just to speak, but to challenge, build, and provoke change. She is also the co-host of The Shameless Podcast, where she strips leadership down to its realest form — the wins, the failures, and the awkward middle bits. She’s not interested in perfect stories — only honest ones. Her focus she is a digital transformation thought leader focusing on the intersection of humanity and technology.