Network Infrastructure Evangelist
Nigel van Tura is a South African-born Telecommunications and ISP Technology Executive with a career spanning over 35 years. A specialist in architecting large-scale communications infrastructure, he has been a pivotal figure in the technological advancement of the Africa and Middle East territories.
Current Role
Network Infrastructure Evangelist, Nokia In his current capacity, Nigel champions the expansion of Data Center business, IP Technologies, and Mission Critical Infrastructure. He leverages his deep industry expertise to drive the adoption of resilient, next-generation networking solutions across the region.
Executive Experience
Nigel formerly served as the Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (GCTIO) at Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS) Group, a prominent African fiber provider operating across seven countries. During his tenure, he:
Provided total oversight of all Group technology decisions.
Led a strategic team of five regional CTOs.
Managed Group IT, Development functions, and Customer Advocacy operations.
Professional Background
His extensive operational history includes executive and technical leadership roles at global technology leaders such as Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Hewlett Packard, and Telkom South Africa. As an entrepreneur, Nigel successfully founded and owned two startups, Core2Africa Networks and Infin8Africa, further solidifying his reputation for bridging technical innovation with business strategy.
Industry Advocacy & Contributions
Driven by a lifelong passion for digital inclusivity, Nigel is a prominent contributor to global standards and community organizations, including:
ISOC (Internet Society)
IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force)
Global NOG Alliance
His work continues to focus on fostering the growth of the internet to ensure sustainable connectivity for all of Africa.
