Pieter Steyn

Pieter Steyn brings over 15 years of expertise in Information Technology and Cybersecurity to his role as Chief Information and Technology Officer at Luxaviation Group. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of South Africa, with additional certifications in AI, Data Science, Infrastructure Operations, Business Continuity, and Leadership Development.

Pieter began his career as a customer engineer in the mining sector, working with BCX at Anglo Platinum, a division of Anglo American. In 2008, he joined ExecuJet South Africa as a Senior Network Engineer and was later promoted to IT Manager.

Expanding his responsibilities within ExecuJet, Pieter became Infrastructure Services Manager, overseeing IT operations across Africa and the Asia-Pacific regions. He was instrumental in designing and implementing IT infrastructure for start-up operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and Nigeria.

In December 2016, Pieter was promoted to Senior IT Manager for the ExecuJet Aviation Group, where he managed the transition of IT systems during the integration into the Luxaviation Group. In November 2023, he was promoted to Chief Information and Technology Officer at Luxaviation Group, where he now leads global IT initiatives, driving innovation and aligning technology with business strategy.

A leader with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, Pieter’s contributions have been recognised with awards such as the Aviation Innovation Award and the Aviation Security Award. Outside of work, he is an ultra-endurance athlete, a pursuit that reflects his dedication to resilience and peak performance in all aspects of life.