Abiola Laseinde exemplifies the power of vision and determination. As a lawyer venturing into the tech space with no prior background, she has excellently navigated the digital landscape to emerge as one of Africa's most influential technology leaders. As the Convener of the prestigious CIO & C-Suite Awards and Founder of the CIO & C-Suite Club Africa, she has built Africa's largest and most dynamic community of digital transformation pioneers, creating an unprecedented platform that unites visionary leaders across industries who leverage technology to drive change. Through these initiatives, she has fundamentally reshaped how innovation and digital leadership are recognized and celebrated—not just among traditional technology executives, but across sectors including fintech, healthcare, agriculture, education, and beyond. Her vision extends beyond continental boundaries, positioning African digital innovation and leadership on the global stage while fostering international collaborations that amplify Africa's role in shaping the world's digital future
Abiola Laseinde is the Founder & CEO of Edniesal Consulting, a firm focused on
enterprise governance and business strategy. She is the Convener of the CIO & CSuite Awards Africa, a growing platform celebrating digital leadership across the
continent, and the Founder of the Ladies-in-Tech Network, advancing gender
inclusion in tech. In 2024, she became Executive Director of the Beer Sectoral Group
(BSG) under the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and also serves as General
Counsel/Company Secretary of the Romulus Group. From law to leadership in digital
transformation, Abiola exemplifies intentional, compassionate, and courageous
leadership. She is known for building platforms that empower others and fostering
excellence through action, not just words.