Siya Madyibi

Siya Madyibi is the Executive Director for Microsoft’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA)
in South Africa. With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications regulation and ICT sector
business development, Siya leads strategic legal and policy engagements that enable Microsoft’s
commercial success in the region. His work focuses on supporting Microsoft’s sales and operations
while helping public and private sector customers navigate complex regulatory and policy
challenges arising from the shift to hyperscale cloud computing, digital transformation, and the
accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence. Siya plays a key role in shaping responsible AI
governance and ensuring alignment with evolving legal frameworks in South Africa and beyond.