Heirs Technologies, a prominent digital transformation company, has named Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer.
- Heirs Technologies, a prominent digital transformation company, has named Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer.
- Idiong has also served in various senior management positions at United Bank for Africa Plc and Heirs Holdings Limited.
- Alongside Idiong, Fumbi Chima was appointed as the Chair of Heirs Technologies.
Before joining Heirs Technologies, Idiong, a seasoned professional with a rich background in the technology domain, served as the MD/CEO at Africa Prudential Plc, where he spearheaded the digital transformation of its registrar services and repositioned the company as an agile and technology-driven organisation.
Idiong has also served in various senior management positions at United Bank for Africa Plc and Heirs Holdings Limited.
With a background in senior management roles at United Bank for Africa Plc and Heirs Holdings Limited, Idiong’s visionary approach is expected to propel Heirs Technologies to new heights.
Speaking about his new role 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.”
Idiong attended the University of Calabar where he bagged a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree, and a BL from the Nigerian Law School. He also attended the University of Liverpool and got a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in International Finance & Business Law, and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Lagos State University (LASU).
Heirs Technologies
Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, delivers efficiency and scalability to enterprise customers, offering specialised and localised services that include IT Consulting, Managed Services and Business Process Outsourcing.
The company is committed to developing local talent through tailored skills development programmes.
Heirs Holdings' investment strategy is guided by founder Tony Elumelu's Africapitalism philosophy, which advocates for the African private sector's role in driving economic transformation across the continent. Through investments that foster both economic prosperity and social wealth, the company aims to contribute to Africa's sustainable development.
Alongside Idiong, Fumbi Chima was appointed as the Chair of Heirs Technologies.
She 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.
