Gilbert Saggia
A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.
John A. Shedd
1928
Biography, Thoughts, Vision
Pioneering Technologist Driving African Innovation for Human Progress
With an unwavering passion for innovation and a profound understanding of the African market, Gilbert has dedicated his efforts to harnessing technology’s potential to solve human problems. He firmly believes in the power of entrepreneurship and the transformative impact it can have on communities.
Gilbert’s focus lies in fostering the growth of enterprises within Africa, enabling them to scale and address the unique challenges faced by the continent. His work embodies a deep commitment to empowering local talent, driving sustainable economic development, and unlocking the vast potential of the African continent.
Through his visionary leadership and extensive industry knowledge, Gilbert Saggia continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s technological landscape and fostering an ecosystem that drives innovation, inclusivity, and social progress. Join us on this remarkable journey as we explore the life and achievements of this remarkable tech pioneer.
1998
1st Expatriate Experience
Siemens Belgium, learning corporate culture that drives multi decade global companies to thrive
2001
Graduating Medical Degree
Resolution: Healing Lives, Advancing Technology: A Journey to Transforming Humanity’s Future
2004
1st Publication Contribution
Healthcare and ICT in Africa
2006
Globalisation Focus
From Europe to Africa: Bridging Continents for Human Development through Technology
2013
Glocalisation
Empowering Africa’s Future: Uniting Global Innovations with Local Solutions
2018
Titans from Africa
From Local to Global: Empowering African Entrepreneurs to Conquer the World of Technology
Empowering Innovation, Enriching Lives
Inspiring Excellence, Celebrating Others, and Enriching Humanity: The Remarkable Journey of Gilbert Saggia
top 40 under 40 men
charity benefactor
Supporting Africa's Greats
ENDEAVOR KENYA MENTOR
Endeavor is the leading global community of, by, and for High-Impact Entrepreneurs — those who dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward.
As a founding mentor of entrepreneurs at Endeavor Kenya, Gilbert uses his extensive global business knowledge and experience in scaling organisations to provide valuable insights, advice, and mentorship.
Empowering entrepreneurs to dream bigger, scale faster, and navigate the challenges of building successful businesses and help entrepreneurs unlock their full potential, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals.
Global Scale
Gillbert Saggia has contributed to growth at some of the world’s leading companies
1994
Siemens
Harnessed the transformative power of networking technologies to connect the diverse corners of the African continent.
2007
Cisco
Dedicated himself to unlocking the potential of networking technologies, bridging Africa to the world, and fueling the growth of businesses across the continent.
2013
ORACLE
Discovering the transformative power of data in driving Africa’s business landscape, unlocking untapped value, and creating new avenues for growth.
2016
SAP
Harnessing the power of software-led business process engineering, driving the transformation of Africa’s businesses into world-class companies, revolutionizing their top and bottom lines for sustainable success.
2019
Titans d'afrique
Series of groundbreaking global deals, ushering in innovative technologies and best practices to Africa, catalyzing the continent’s transformation and progress.
In 2019, a landmark global contract negotiation training was held, bringing together esteemed government and private sector officials from Africa.
Throwback thought of the month
Time
The objective, clear: to address the significant value lost when the continent negotiates contracts with developed countries and global multinationals.
Recognizing the asymmetry of power and information, this transformative initiative aimed to equip African negotiators with the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to level the playing field, ensuring fair and mutually beneficial agreements that safeguard Africa’s interests and unlock its true potential.
By empowering Africa’s representatives with enhanced negotiation prowess, the stage was set to arrest the value lost in past contracts and shape a more prosperous future for the continent.