Johan Hanekom

Johan Hanekom is a highly respected cyber security and innovation speaker, celebrated for his ability to blend deep technical knowledge with practical, strategic insights. As the Principal for Sustainability & Innovation at Amazon Web Services, Johan plays a pivotal role in helping global organisations integrate sustainable, secure technologies to meet their net zero goals. His expertise extends into artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and organisational agility—areas he regularly explores as a Contributor to Forbes, HuffPost and Entrepreneur. Johan’s voice in these spaces is authoritative and trusted, making him a compelling figure on any event programme.

With a career that spans public service in the South African Police and the British Army, to influential leadership roles in the private sector, Johan’s experience is both wide-ranging and impactful. He has held senior positions such as Director of Strategy at Liberty Global and Global Account Director at the Enel Group, where he led digital innovation efforts on a global scale. Johan’s education from the University of South Africa and the University of Oxford further underpins his thoughtful approach to complex challenges in the cyber and tech landscapes.

One of Johan’s most notable achievements includes his involvement with Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle initiative, LiveWire, symbolising his commitment to combining innovation with sustainability. Beyond corporate impact, Johan has empowered more than 31 million learners across over 200 countries through free training initiatives focused on critical cloud and cyber skills. His consultancy work with C-level executives has shaped a culture of experimentation, agility, and digital resilience in numerous international firms, solidifying his reputation as a strategic advisor and forward-thinking leader.

As a keynote speaker, Johan is known for delivering high-impact talks that demystify artificial intelligence and guide audiences through the practicalities of digital transformation. His topics, such as Garage Thinking, From Silos to Speed, and AI as Your Co-Pilot, offer actionable frameworks for fostering innovation and embedding cyber-secure practices within organisations. If you’re seeking a dynamic speaker who can inspire, educate and future-proof your audience, hire Johan Hanekom via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.