Tech Personality of the Week: Dr. Krish Ranganath – The Tech Ecosystem Builder

This week, TechTV Network proudly spotlights Dr. Krish Ranganath, a visionary leader and Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC)—a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, renowned for pioneering digital transformation across the continent.

Championing the Growth of Africa’s Data Economy

With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Krish has cemented his place as a key architect of Africa’s digital future. At ADC, he oversees the development and operations of both regional and edge data centres, enabling local cloud providers, supporting digital sovereignty through data localisation, and accelerating AI adoption across industries.

Dr. Krish is not only a seasoned expert in data centre architecture but also a strategic innovator in cloud, connectivity, and managed IT services.

He is credited with establishing the highest number of data centres in West Africa, playing a vital role in powering the continent’s digital ecosystem.

Leadership Rooted in Innovation

Throughout his career, Dr. Krish has led multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects, product development initiatives, and go-to-market strategies across emerging markets. His extensive leadership includes:

• Full P&L ownership and business strategy execution

• Cloud infrastructure and managed services scale-up

• Integration of AI into business operations

• Driving automation and digital transformation

He is also known for incubating tech startups and positioning them to compete and thrive in high-growth markets.

Celebrated for Impact

Dr. Krish’s outstanding contributions to Africa’s ICT landscape have earned him multiple accolades and industry recognition.

His unwavering commitment to digital inclusion, innovation, and infrastructure development continues to make a profound impact on businesses and communities across the region.