Meet Our Leadership
Leaders who shape our vision, strategy, and success, leveraging deep expertise, innovation, and strategic insight to drive sustained growth and excellence.
Founders
Kazeem Tewogbade
Group CEO and Co-Founder
Kazeem Tewogbade is a seasoned Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience in IT strategy and innovation. As the Group CEO of Bluechip Technologies, he plays a pivotal role in transforming the company into a leading African IT firm with operations in nine countries, establishing it as a top systems integrator.
Olumide Soyombo
Co-Founder
Olumide Soyombo is a key player in Africa’s tech and startup ecosystem, with nearly 20 years of experience in business growth and venture investing. As Co-Founder of Bluechip Technologies, he drives strategy and execution across nine major cities in Europe and Africa.
Executive Leadership
Richard Lewis
CEO, Bluechip Technologies, Europe
Richard Lewis is an experienced, IT and Telecoms professional with 40 years’ experience at Executive level. He is leading Bluechip Technologies European expansion as CEO of Bluechip Data Global Ltd in Ireland.
Tope Ajao
Chief Delivery Officer
Tope Ajao has 20+ years of experience leading large-scale IT projects across finance, telecoms, and oil & gas. He specializes in professional services, consulting, and product management. A tech investor and advisor, he is passionate about solving real-world problems and fostering business growth.
Cedric Tsiga
Group Chief Growth Officer
Cedric Tsiga is a business strategist with 22+ years in sales, strategy, and digital transformation. Formerly at Microsoft, Oracle, and Thomson Reuters, he excels in market expansion, revenue growth, PR, and innovation while mentoring future leaders and fostering partnerships.
Kunle Aina
Chief Product and Services Officer
Kunle Aina is a certified Project Management Consultant with 20+ years’ experience. He specializes in aligning business goals with innovative IT solutions and has led major digital transformation projects across Africa for firms like Accenture and SAP.
Wycliffe Selebwa
Managing Director, East Africa
Wycliffe Selebwa has over 30 years of experience in emerging markets and the Middle East, bringing deep expertise to our team. He has held leadership roles at Dell Technologies, Hitachi Vantara, Oracle, HPE, and Microsoft.
Tunde Aderinoye
Country Director, DR Congo
Tunde Aderinoye is a dynamic IT professional with nearly two decades of experience in IT solution sales, business analysis, and project management. He has led automation projects for World Bank initiatives and consulted for MTN Nigeria.
Mapuleng Moropa
Managing Director, South Africa
Mapuleng Moropa has over 10 years of leadership experience in the ICT sector, having worked at top global consulting firms. She serves as a non-executive director on two public ICT boards and is a member of the Institute of Directors South Africa.
Kobina Hanson
Country Lead, Ghana
Kobina Hanson has over 30 years of experience in Banking, Finance, Telecoms, and IT, bringing strategic vision to our team. He has held key roles at RBS, Lloyds, Barclays, Vodafone Ghana, Eaton Towers, and Microsoft, blending international and local expertise.
Functional Leadership
Alex Okoh
VP, Infrastructure Services
Alex Okoh brings nearly 20 years of expertise in infrastructure, cloud technologies, and IT service management. He has led 60+ major projects across banking, telecoms, and oil & gas sectors, and previously held senior roles at Dell Technologies, IBM, and First Bank Nigeria.
Olawale Alao
VP, Data Services
Olawale Alao is a seasoned Solutions Architect specializing in modern data warehousing, cloud solutions, and analytics. With experience at MTN Nigeria and Unity Bank, he drives data-driven strategies, mentors professionals, and leads transformative data solutions, positioning Bluechip as a leader in data services.
Kehinde Saberedowo
VP, Data Platforms Services
Saberedowo Kehinde (Sabe) is a technology leader specializing in database management, big data engineering, and platform services. With experience at IBM, Huawei, and Airtel, he drives digital transformation, optimizing business intelligence, performance, and decision-making through advanced data infrastructures.
Abass Gbadeyanka
VP, Applications & Product Engineering Services
Gbadeyanka Abass is a seasoned technology executive with 14+ years in application development and solution architecture, delivering critical systems across banking, defense, and telecom. As VP of Applications & Product Engineering at Bluechip Technologies, he leads tech innovation and high-impact solutions. Expert in cross-functional teams, complex projects, and strategic tech advancements.
Vangelis Oden
VP, AI Services
Vangelis Oden is a technology innovator with over a decade of experience in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. He has led the development of production-grade ML systems across finance, healthcare, and other industries, driving intelligent automation and AI-powered decision-making for transformative business outcomes.
Christian Okafor
VP, Sales, Nigeria
Christian Okafor is a seasoned Senior Sales Professional with 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology sales. Renowned for driving revenue growth and closing multimillion-dollar deals, he excels in consultative selling and team leadership. Christian is passionate about mentoring talent, market expansion, and delivering tailored solutions that address business-critical needs.
Support Leadership
Adebowale Yusuff
Head, Finance
Adebowale Yusuff is the Chief Financial Officer at Bluechip Technologies, bringing over 15 years of experience in financial planning, compliance, and investment strategy. He plays a critical role in sustaining business growth and profitability through strategic financial leadership. With a forward-thinking approach, Adebowale ensures operational efficiency, robust internal controls, and fiscal discipline in today’s fast-evolving technology landscape.
Deborah Elawure
Head, Human Resources
Deborah Elawure is a strategic Global HR Leader with over 18 years of experience across African markets. As the Global HR Lead at Bluechip Technologies, she drives talent management, organizational development, performance management, executive coaching, and DEI initiatives, while scaling people strategies to support business growth. She is a licensed HR practitioner (HRPL), a member of SHRM, and certified by CIPMN, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.
Olusegun Ishola
Head, Compliance and Risk
Olusegun Ishola, FCA is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of expertise in risk management, compliance, internal control, and audit across banking, consulting, public sector, and ICT industries.