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Ilhaam Karbelkar

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CIO | Area Head of Information & Digital Technology: Sub-Saharan Africa at BAT
📍 City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Ilhaam Karbelkar is the CIO and Area Head of Information & Digital Technology for Sub-Saharan Africa at BAT, where she also serves on the BAT South Africa Board of Directors. She brings a strong background in digital business solutions and trade excellence.

She is passionate about empowering women in leadership, participating in programs and hosting discussions on career development and personal branding. She also values self-awareness and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Ilhaam is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
CIO | Area Head of Information & Digital Technology: Sub-Saharan Africa
Job Level
Leadership
Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Priorities

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Women in Leadership
She recently hosted an event for BAT SSA Women in Leadership and participated in the BAT Women in Leadership Programme in the UK.
Digital Transformation
As CIO and Area Head of Information & Digital Technology, she leads digital initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa for BAT.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
CIO | Area Head of Information & Digital Technology: Sub-Saharan Africa
BAT
9-2024 - 3-2025
Head of Regional Corporate DBS: APMEA
BAT
7-2023 - 8-2024
Global Trade Excellence Lead: O2C
BAT
In the press

Media appearances

BAT Announces Management Board Change. Featured in British American Tobacco (BAT) – Press Release
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Education
2006 - 2006
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Honours
University of Cape Town
2011 - 2012
Leadership Development Programme
Gordon Institute of Business Science
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