ActivEdge Technologies Inaugurates new board, position for effective corporate governance, regional dominance

ActivEdge Technologies, Nigeria’s leading technology and innovation company with nearly two decades of progressive market leadership, in continuation of its consistent corporate governance practice, has announced a new board to replace retiring directors.

This is as the company continues with its strategic expansion drive into key markets across Africa.

The newly inaugurated chairman of the board, Dr Okey Nwuke FCA, a finance and corporate governance expert joins the board with over three decades of experience having served in various roles in top corporates and leading commercial banks before retiring. Other new members of the board in a non-executive capacity are Mr Neil Beckley, Mr Eddy Ogbogu, and Mr Anya Edmund Duruoha, while Mrs Ngozi Agu and Mr George Agu are returning as directors in active executive capacities.
Mr. Neil Beckley has over three decades of experience in triple-A-rated financial institutions and leading global OEMs including IBM, Fernbache, and Deutsche Bank; he brings valuable insights into emerging markets, international business expansion, Financial Systems and operations. Mr. Beckley’s expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring that the expansion journey of ActivEdge gains the desired traction.

On his part, Mr. Eddy Ogbogu brings on the board over three decades of executive banking operations and technology leadership having operated in an executive capacity at leading banks such as Citi, BankPHB and Ecobank Group. His leadership trajectory will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and technological innovation for the business.

Mr. Anya Edmund Duruoha brings on board over three decades of cognate experience in finance, marketing and banking. His strategic insights and leadership will contribute to ActivEdge’s continued success.

The returning director, Mrs. Ngozi Agu is an astute economist and co-founder of ActivEdge Technologies and has been a board member from the onset, she continues to provide leadership in administrative finance and talent management functions, ensuring efficient operations, optimal productivity, and work-life balance.

Mr. George Agu, the founder and CEO of ActivEdge Technologies is an experienced IT professional and entrepreneur with a striking track record in fintech, emerging markets and strategy. He is geared to lead the company into its third decade with a vision to attain market dominance for ActivEdge across key markets in Africa.

The current members of the board of directors, in a non-executive capacity, chaired by Dr Okey Nwuke FCA, (Harvard Business School as well as Walden University trained entrepreneur) enter with a strong vision for continued expansion and groundbreaking innovations. The managing director, Mr. Agu explained that ActivEdge Technologies is “positioned for a new phase of growth under the new board, building on the solid foundation of integrity and consistency in service delivery of the previous board”. 

The newly inaugurated non-executive board members have pledged to support ActivEdge Technologies with their wealth of experience into a new phase of growth with effective corporate governance benchmarks and a focus on delivering excellent market-friendly business policies.

Speaking on the new board members, Mr. George Agu, the managing director and CEO of ActivEdge Technologies expressed an assured collective commitment to taking the company to greater heights as he emphasized that the newly inaugurated board is standing on the solid foundation of a strong legacy of excellence and good market position.

In appreciating former board members since inception and who have retired paving the way for the new board, Mr Agu commended the effort of the past chairmen and non-executive directors who served the company, he said that in the formative years, the board led by then Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Ikazoboh with over 40 years of experience in senior leadership roles in Africa laid the groundwork for ActivEdge Technologies ascent in the technology space, alongside other directors, Dr Chilo Offiah a retired banker and founding Managing Director of First Bank Merchant Bank.

The next in line as chairman of the board was Prof Chris Ogbechie, a professor of Strategic Management and Dean of the Lagos Business School (LBS) alongside directors, Prof Yinka David West and Mr. Charles Nwodo whose tenure just ended paving the way for the current board lead by Dr. Okey Nwuke FCA. He noted that alongside the various chairmen of the board at different times, other members contributed significantly to shaping the company’s growth over the years. 

The new board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise, setting the stage for a dynamic apex leadership team that will provide strong impetus for ActivEdge Technologies in its ambitious expansion plans while reinforcing its commitment to corporate governance. Mr. Agu emphasized that the new board is committed to steering ActivEdge Technologies towards sustainable growth, and innovation, maintaining its position as a key technology pacesetter in the industry and poised to lead a new revolution across key markets in Africa.

 “Our non-executive board members bring a wealth of experience and diverse expertise that will be instrumental in driving ActivEdge Technologies expansion strategy and we are confident that their leadership will further strengthen our commitment to innovation, corporate governance, and sustained growth since the collective experience of the board spans key sectors, ensuring a holistic approach to driving ActivEdge Technologies towards achieving its objectives in an evolving technology landscape,” he said.