Full Name
Robin Njiru
Job Title
Public Sector Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa
Company
Amazon Web Services
Speaker Bio
Robin Njiru, OGW leads Amazon Web Services (AWS)'s Public Sector business strategy and growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. He and his team help government, healthcare, education and non-profit organizations use cloud computing and AI to drive innovation. A business leader with over 20 years of experience in General Management, Strategic Operations, Government Relations and Business Development, Robin previously led teams at Microsoft, SAP and Computer Revolution Africa.

With deep knowledge of the African market and a passion for technology's impact on everyday life, Robin has helped shape the region's digital landscape, influencing policy, creating jobs, attracting investment and building local capacity. Working with government and private sector stakeholders, he has helped position Africa as a beacon of technology-driven transformation and impact.

In December 2025, the President of Kenya awarded Robin the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) for outstanding and selfless service to the nation.
Robin Njiru