Center for CIO Leadership Member Success Case   Olayinka Oni, Wema Bank Plc.     “The Center for CIO Leadership site is a great resource when I am seeking knowledge on a particular topic and I also receive tremendous value from the virtual events.  It is beneficial to hear what others are working on and learn that they are facing the same challenges as me.  The Center has always been a great sounding board for me.” – Olayinka Oni, Wema Bank Plc		Member Profile:   Olayinka Oni is Divisional Head IT & Operations at Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria, where he is responsible for the strategic direction of the bank’s IT and Operations.  Olayinka joined Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria in November 2009.  Before Wema Bank Plc, Olayinka was Group Head Information Technology at FCMB where he provided executive leadership.  He was responsible for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation and support as an integral component of the business plan.    Connect directly with Olayinka Oni by visiting his member profile.

Olayinka Oni is Divisional Head IT & Operations at Wema Bank Plc, which is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, and operates a network of 110 branches throughout the country.  Olayinka joined the Center for CIO Leadership in 2009 to access the peer community and content, and gain insights and advice from peers and experts that he can leverage in his role as an IT leader.  Olayinka has attended a number of Center virtual events, participated in a mentoring relationship through the Center and is also an active member on the Center’s Member Steering Committee. 

Leveraging Technology to Enable Transformation

In a competitive market that is changing rapidly, Olayinka recognized that services and technology would be the key differentiators for his organization to stand out from other niche players in the banking industry.  Olayinka is leading a major IT-enabled transformation at his organization and through his involvement in the Center for CIO Leadership, he is able to tap into resources and peer insights that help him manage through the challenges he faces on the journey.  Additionally, as a result of his active involvement in the Center community and the Center’s Member Steering Committee, he has gained industry credibility in Nigeria.

Read the full member case to learn more about Olayinka’s transformation journey and how he is applying his learnings from Center events and activities within his own organization. 

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