founder and CEO, Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF)
Gilbert serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Enovise Group, an award-winning global leader in cybersecurity consultancy with operations across Africa and Europe.
He is also the Founder and CEO of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum, a premier continental platform fostering public-private collaboration on cybersecurity and cyber defense policies in Africa. Additionally, he acts as a Senior Advisor on African Affairs at the Centre for Strategic Cyberspace + International Studies (London, UK).
As a highly experienced cybersecurity professional, Gilbert has provided tailored advisory services and innovative solutions to financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, governments, and military organizations across Africa and beyond. His expertise has made him a sought-after speaker at prominent global forums, including the Raisina Dialogue 2021 (New Delhi, India), ORF CyFy 2021 (New Delhi, India), Kigali Global Dialogue 2022 (Kigali, Rwanda), GITEX Africa 2023 (Marrakesh, Morocco), and the CyberPeace Summit 2023 (New Delhi, India).
In recognition of his contributions to the field, Gilbert was named a finalist for the Cybersecurity Leader of the Year 2024 at the Africa Tech Festival Awards in Cape town, South Africa .