Heirs Technologies has appointed Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer.
The digital transformation company said on Wednesday Idiong brings considerable experience in the technology sector and a visionary approach to this role.
Before joining Heirs Technologies, the company said Idiong was the MD/CEO at Africa Prudential Plc, where he spearheaded the digital transformation of its registrar services to reposition the company as an agile and technology-driven organisation.
Prior to the appointment, Idiong played several senior management roles at the United Bank for Africa Plc and Heirs Holdings Limited.
Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, is positioned to deliver efficiency and scalability to enterprise customers, with specialised and localised service offers, including IT Consulting, Managed Services and Business Process Outsourcing.
Also, the company, which is committed to developing local talent through tailored skills development programmes, would offer locally relevant enterprise solutions to enable companies to scale and transform their services.
Commenting on his appointment, Idiong said, “We are proud to bring Heirs Holdings’ core values and business approach to the tech sector, leading with excellence, execution, and enterprise. We are committed to bridging an enormous gap in the technology ecosystem by delivering local relevance to a global market and offering cutting-edge solutions to enable our customers to become more competitive”.
In a related development, the company has announced the appointment of Fumbi Chima as the Chair of Heirs Technologies Ltd .
Chima has served as CIO in global companies including Adidas, Fox Network Group, Burberry Corporation, Walmart Stores Inc. Asia business operations, and American Express’ Global Corporate Technologies.2
Reacting to the appointment, Chima said, “I am pleased to be a part of this movement to unlock Africa’s potential. Having worked in technology leadership roles across global organisations, I am confident that Heirs Technologies will create impact that will improve lives and transform the continent”.
Heirs Technologies is a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, reputed to be championing Africa’s digital transformation in financial services, driving innovation across the continent.
Heirs Technologies specialises in delivering world-class technology solutions to corporate customers, including Managed Services, System Integration, and bespoke IT Consulting.
Heirs Technologies empowers businesses to thrive, through the delivery of innovative solutions, world-class expertise, and access to global providers, while enhancing local capacity and value
