Cirus Sumika is a purpose-driven leader whose leadership spans education, entrepreneurship, technology, and ecosystem development, with a strong focus on impact, institution building, and people development.

His leadership journey began early at St. Kizito Senior Secondary School Kabowa, where he held multiple student leadership positions. In these roles, he contributed to student governance, led academic and values-based clubs, and fostered a culture of responsibility, discipline, and collaboration among students.

At Makerere University Business School, Cirus’s leadership matured further. He was elected Guild Representative Councilor (GRC) for two consecutive terms, both times unopposed, demonstrating strong confidence and trust from the student body. He later served as President of the Students Information and Computing Association (SICA), where he led technology focused initiatives, strengthened peer collaboration, and represented the interests of computing and ICT students.

Beyond academia, Cirus is the Founder and CEO of Sumic IT Solutions Ltd, a technology and digital transformation company driving innovation for startups, SMEs, and institutions across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a multi-solution organization delivering software development, digital transformation, capacity building, and cross-border technology collaborations.

He is also the Founder of Sumic International Academy, the learning and capacity-building arm of the Sumic Group. Through this institution, he leads structured programs focused on equipping youth and professionals with practical skills in technology, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs.

In addition, Cirus serves as a member of the Private Sector Advisory Group under the Digital for Development Hub (D4D Hub), where he contributes private-sector leadership perspectives to inform inclusive digital development, policy dialogue, and public–private collaboration.