Heirs Technologies appoints Idiong as chief executive

Heirs Technologies has appointed Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a statement, the firm said Idiong brings considerable experience in the technology sector and a visionary approach to his new role.

Before joining Heirs Technologies, Idiong was the Managing Director and CEO of Africa Prudential Plc, where he spearheaded the digital transformation of its registrar services and repositioned the company as an agile and technology-driven organisation.

The statement said he has held a series of senior management roles, including at the United Bank for Africa Plc and Heirs Holdings Limited. Speaking on his appointment, Idiong reiterated the firm’s commitment to closing the gap in the technology ecosystem by providing localised value to a worldwide audience.

“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,” he said.

Similarly, the statement said Fumbi Chima was also appointed as the chair of Heirs Technologies. It stated that Chima served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in global companies including Adidas, Fox Network Group, Burberry Corporation, Walmart Stores Inc. Asia business operations, and American Express’ Global Corporate Technologies. Commenting on her appointment, Chima expressed her excitement in unleashing Africa’s potential.