Heirs Technologies, a renowned digital transformation firm, has named Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Fumbi Chima as its Chair.
Idiong brings a wealth of experience in the technology sector and a forward-thinking approach to his new position. Prior to joining Heirs Technologies, he served as the MD/CEO at Africa Prudential Plc, leading the digital transformation of its registrar services and establishing the company as a dynamic, technology-oriented organization. With a background that includes senior management roles at United Bank for Africa Plc and Heirs Holdings Limited, Idiong is well-equipped to lead Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings.
Specializing in IT Consulting, Managed Services, and Business Process Outsourcing, Heirs Technologies, under the umbrella of Heirs Holdings, delivers tailored and localized solutions to enterprise clients, fostering efficiency and scalability. The company is committed to nurturing local talent through targeted skills development initiatives.
Expressing his vision for Heirs Technologies, Obong Idiong stated, “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.”
Dr. Fumbi Chima, who has previously held technology leadership positions at global corporations including Adidas, Fox Network Group, Burberry Corporation, Walmart Stores Inc. Asia business operations, and American Express’ Global Corporate Technologies, joins Heirs Technologies as Chair. In her statement, she expressed her enthusiasm for contributing to Africa’s transformation, leveraging her extensive international experience in technology leadership roles.
Heirs Technologies, as Africa’s digital transformation partner, aims to drive innovation across the continent, building on Heirs Holdings’ successful track record in digital transformation within financial services. The company focuses on delivering top-notch technology solutions to corporate clients, including Managed Services, System Integration, and bespoke IT Consulting.
Heirs Technologies not only empowers businesses with innovative solutions and global expertise but also enhances local capacity and value. As a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, the leading pan-African investment company, Heirs Technologies contributes to the economic transformation of Africa through strategic investments in various sectors across the continent, aligning with the philosophy of Africapitalism championed by founder Tony Elumelu.