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Mathe takes office as TIA CEO

TIA CEO Dr Titus Mathe

TIA CEO Dr Titus Mathe

2nd April 2026

By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Creamer Media Online Writer

     

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, has announced the appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its new CEO, with effect from April 1.

The agency highlights that it is looking forward to a new chapter of leadership, ongoing partnerships and tangible innovation outcomes as the agency continues its mission to promote inclusive economic growth and industrial development, and to foster industry collaboration and advance initiatives to tackle unemployment, as outlined in the National Development Plan.

“We welcome Dr Mathe to lead the TIA, and are confident that his leadership, strategic insight and innovation systems-level understanding will guide the TIA into its next phase, TIA 2.0. Dr Mathe’s proven ability to reposition public institutions, mobilise partnerships and deliver measurable impact closely aligns with the national agenda for innovation, industrialisation and inclusive growth,” says TIA chairperson Loyiso Tyira.

Mathe brings leadership experience across industry, research, innovation, governance and public-sector transformation. He has previously held senior leadership roles at State-owned Eskom and worked for research foundation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, pulp and paper company Sappi and manufacturing company SA Cyanamid, operating in research, projects, industrialisation and large-scale systems delivery.

“The TIA plays an important role in derisking innovation, unlocking value from publicly funded research and transforming research into commercially viable products, companies and industries that promote inclusive economic growth and job creation. I am enthusiastic about the TIA 2.0 strategy, which positions the agency as an implementor in South Africa’s innovation ecosystem and a catalyst for research commercialisation, enterprise development and national development outcomes,” Mathe comments.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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