Introduction: Architecting Trust in a Hyperconnected World
In an era defined by digital velocity and cyber vulnerability, the true measure of a technology leader lies in their ability to embed trust into every layer of innovation. My two-decade journey across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South Pacific has been built on a foundational belief — cybersecurity is not just a protective layer; it is a strategic enabler of transformation, resilience, and business continuity.
Building the Foundation: From Infrastructure to Enterprise Scale
From managing 99.999% uptime across 40+ departments in INTELS Nigeria to overseeing tier-4 data centers and SOCs at Shun Shing Group, my early career involved scaling complex IT infrastructures across critical sectors. I implemented SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle EBS, and Microsoft private cloud platforms across global sites, building resilience through redundancy, layered access, and rapid response architectures.
As Head of IT at PGC and later CISO at Alkem, I helped organizations navigate SCADA/ICS compliance, conduct risk and gap analysis, and implement cybersecurity frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
Strategic Security Leadership: From Controls to Culture
My leadership has spanned the full spectrum of cyber defense — from implementing SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and threat intelligence platforms to driving penetration testing, forensics, and incident response in highly regulated environments. At SHUN SHING, I created a cyber roadmap covering more than 10 industries across e-commerce, shipping, oil & gas, and healthcare, managing both IT operations and offensive security protocols.
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Digital Transformation at Scale
Whether modernizing business operations, deploying ERP across 20+ global entities, or integrating cloud-based communication infrastructure, I’ve always treated technology as a business multiplier. I led the largest hybrid O365 migration in Africa and architected enterprise-wide DR and HA strategies to ensure zero service downtime.
At Alkem Laboratories, my dual role as Senior General Manager and CISO involves overseeing group-wide cyber resilience — protecting IP, patient data, and R&D pipelines through a hybrid lens of compliance, innovation, and zero-trust principles.
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Enabling Intelligence and Governance
As an author, mentor, and Certified Corporate Director (IICA), I’ve contributed to boardroom conversations on cyber maturity, ESG risk, and executive awareness. My book, CYBERSECURITY: BE AWARE – CONNECT WITH CARE, encapsulates the critical need to democratize cybersecurity in the age of digital convergence.
With certifications including CISSP, CCISO, CRISC, and CISM — and experience in data governance, IAM, and cyber program management — I continuously bridge strategic leadership with evolving technology frontiers. For cyber professionals deepening their risk-first approach, programs like the CISM Certification provide a globally recognized framework.
Innovation for Impact: AI, IoT & Blockchain-Ready Leadership
With a background in AI, blockchain, and threat modeling, I help organizations explore how emerging technologies can be embedded securely. Whether driving industrial OT security or designing air-gap protections for SCADA systems, I advocate a layered approach — combining predictive analytics with robust governance.
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Conclusion: Leading with Vision, Securing with Integrity
From data centers to boardrooms, my mission has always been to create a future where trust is engineered into every process, platform, and policy. Cybersecurity is not just about avoiding risk — it’s about enabling responsible innovation, with clarity and courage.
To the next generation of cyber leaders: architect fearlessly, govern decisively, and protect with purpose.
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