Job Title: group information technology manager
Company: Sarova Hotels
Deborah Ngina Mutungi is the group information technology manager at Sarova Hotels.
She leads the organisation’s ICT strategy and operations, overseeing enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems integration and technology governance across the group’s hospitality portfolio.
Since March 2024, Deborah has been responsible for aligning technology with business strategy, ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure and high-quality systems that support operations across Sarova Hotels.
Prior to this role, Deborah served as acting group IT manager at Sarova Hotels, where she provided leadership across IT functions, supporting resource planning, operational execution and technology alignment. She also held the role of cluster IT manager, managing systems integration, infrastructure and support across multiple properties while coordinating project delivery and IT service operations.
Earlier in her career, Deborah worked at Sarova Panafric Hotel as ICT manager. She oversaw day-to-day ICT operations, provided strategic direction on systems and platforms, and ensured alignment between technology and business objectives.
She began her professional journey at Sarova Panafric Hotel as an ICT assistant, where she supported system monitoring, network administration, user training and vendor management.
Deborah also gained early industry experience as an ICT intern at Bidco Africa in 2004, where she supported user training and IT operations.
Work Experience
2024–Present: group information technology manager, Sarova Hotels
2023–2024: acting group IT manager, Sarova Hotels
2021–2024: cluster IT manager, Sarova Hotels
2011–2023: ICT manager, Sarova Panafric Hotel
2008–2011: ICT assistant, Sarova Panafric Hotel
2004–2004: ICT intern, Bidco Africa
Education
B.Sc. in information technology, JKUAT
Certified information security manager (CISM), Strathmore University
About Company
Sarova Hotels is a hospitality group in Kenya operating a portfolio of hotels, lodges and resorts. The organisation provides accommodation, conferencing and leisure services, supported by integrated systems that manage guest experience, operations and business performance across its properties.
