Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Oludare Oshodi is an award-nominated Group Chief Information Security Officer and enterprise information risk leader with over 15 years of progressive experience strengthening digital trust, resilience, and governance across regulated financial services institutions. He currently leads group-wide information security strategy, regulatory assurance, and technology risk oversight at Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, covering both insurance and banking operations.

Working at the intersection of information security, innovation, and business strategy, Oludare advises boards and executive leadership on the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence. His focus is on embedding robust information governance, risk intelligence, and ethical safeguards into digital transformation programmes, enabling organisations to scale securely while maintaining regulatory alignment and stakeholder confidence.

Beyond the enterprise, Oludare contributes to shaping the global information security profession as a certification & scholarship reviewer with ISC2, asides his Forbes BLK membership, he also engages in thought leadership through several other platforms. He is also actively involved in mentoring and leadership development initiatives that support the growth of future technology and security leaders across Africa.

A recognised speaker at regional and international forums, Oludare is passionate about advancing responsible AI adoption, strengthening institutional resilience, and positioning information security as a strategic enabler of Africa’s financial sector competitiveness in an increasingly digital economy.