Dr. Krish Ranganath
Dr. Krish Ranganath is the Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African leader in digital services and infrastructure.
He focuses on developing and operating regional and edge data centres, supporting local cloud infrastructures, and driving data localization, business transformation, and AI adoption.
With over three decades of experience in the Data Centre, Cloud, Connectivity, and Managed IT Services industries, Dr. Krish has played a pivotal role in establishing the highest number of data centres in the region. He has led multiple data centre developments, cloud infrastructure platforms, and managed services businesses while also incubating startups and positioning them as challengers in high-growth markets.
His leadership spans business planning, full P&L ownership, product development, sales, go-to-market strategies, and large-scale data centre projects. He is adept at integrating AI into business processes and implementing automation systems and localized cloud ecosystems in Africa.
Dr. Krish is at the forefront of strengthening Africa's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure. This involves building the physical foundations for the digital economy, such as data centres, to reduce latency and improve service delivery, Sovereign cloud etc . His work directly addresses key challenges by fostering connectivity, enabling data localization and cloud ecosystems. This strategy reduces dependency on international providers and empowers local innovators, leading to a more resilient and self-sufficient digital economy.
Recognized for his contributions to Africa’s digital transformation, Dr. Krish has received multiple awards for his impact on the Data Centre and ICT industries in Africa.
