Zia Marais

Engagement Manager – Data & AI, Decision Inc.

Zia Marais is an Engagement Manager for Data & AI at Decision Inc., where she leads transformative analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives across Africa’s healthcare, mining, and manufacturing sectors. With a background in both business strategy and data engineering, she has delivered pioneering Generative AI and advanced analytics solutions for leading healthcare groups.

Her work focuses on bridging human insight with data intelligence—turning complex datasets into actionable value through AI-driven platforms, predictive modelling, and responsible automation. Passionate about people and purpose-driven innovation, Zia advocates for ethical, human-centric AI that enhances care delivery and empowers clinical and operational decision-making across the continent.