Heirs Technologies, a prominent digital transformation company, has made a significant leadership announcement with the appointment of Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer. Idiong’s appointment comes with a wealth of experience in the technology sector and a forward-thinking approach that is poised to drive the company’s growth and innovation.
Prior to joining Heirs Technologies, Idiong served as the MD/CEO at Africa Prudential Plc, where he played a pivotal role in the digital transformation of registrar services, positioning the company as a dynamic and technology-driven organization. With extensive experience at United Bank for Africa Plc and Heirs Holdings Limited, Idiong brings a strategic perspective to his new role.
Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, focuses on delivering efficiency and scalability to enterprise customers through IT Consulting, Managed Services, and Business Process Outsourcing. The company is dedicated to providing locally relevant enterprise solutions to enable businesses to scale and transform their services while fostering local talent through tailored skills development programs.
In his statement, Idiong emphasized the company’s commitment to leading with excellence, execution, and enterprise, aiming to bridge the gap in the technology ecosystem by offering cutting-edge solutions with global relevance. His vision aligns with Heirs Technologies’ mission to drive innovation and empower businesses across Africa.
Additionally, Dr. Fumbi Chima has been appointed as the Chair of Heirs Technologies, bringing a wealth of experience from her roles as CIO in global companies including Adidas, Fox Network Group, and Walmart Stores Inc. Asia business operations. Dr. Chima expressed her enthusiasm for joining the movement to unlock Africa’s potential, citing her confidence in Heirs Technologies’ ability to create impactful solutions that transform lives and drive continental growth.
Heirs Technologies, as Africa’s digital transformation partner, builds on the success of Heirs Holdings’ track record in financial services, specializing in delivering world-class technology solutions to corporate customers. The company’s offerings include Managed Services, System Integration, and bespoke IT Consulting, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age.
As a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, Heirs Technologies aligns with the company’s Africapitalism philosophy, championed by founder Tony Elumelu, which emphasizes the African private sector’s role in driving economic transformation and social wealth across the continent. With investments spanning key sectors in the African economy across twenty-four countries worldwide, Heirs Holdings continues to lead the charge in advancing Africa’s development agenda through strategic investments and impactful initiatives.