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Olayinka Oni is seasoned IT professional with experience spanning consulting and the banking industry, he is currently the Chief Digital Officer of Sterling Bank Plc Nigeria. Prior to his appoint ment he was the hief technology officer at Microsoft Nigeria where he was responsible for ensuring that the subsidiary has the right relevance in society and with the Federal Government through helping government create policies and programs that create a more sustainable ICT environment and also in helping the government adopt and leverage technology. He has also head positions as the head of technology in Wema Bank and First City Monument Bank where he is credited with transforming their technological landscape and setting them up for the future.

He also sits on the board of many Nigerian policy-making bodies such as the National Information Technology Development Agency, National Broadband Council and he also frequently advises the Central bank of Nigeria on Policies for the future of Nigerian Banking.

Background
Yinka holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Agricultural economics from the University of Ilorin. He began his career in Access Bank in the 90s where he rapidly advanced after which he left for a career in consulting Accenture. His career in consulting set him up for the various leadership roles he has since gone to occupy.

Personal
He is related to current Dr. Remi Oni Executive Director of Corporate Banking at First Bank who he credits with influencing his decision to have a career in banking.