Adedoyin Odunfa is a distinguished IT professional and the founder and CEO of Digital Jewels Ltd., a leading IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consulting firm recognised across Africa. With nearly three decades of experience, her expertise in IT governance, risk management, and information security has profoundly enhanced the strategic value of IT in organisations. Digital Jewels is notable as the only professional services firm in Africa certified to both ISO27001:2013 and ISO9001:2015 standards, and serves as a Qualified Security Assessor for the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS).

Adedoyin holds a wealth of prestigious certifications, including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Project Management Professional (PMP). Her leadership has propelled Digital Jewels to execute over 100 implementations of global best practices and standards across various sectors, significantly strengthening governance and risk management processes. She has also been instrumental in the firm’s expansion, most recently into Kenya, aligning with global data protection standards to enhance regional and international trade.

A recognised thought leader in the IT field, Adedoyin contributes to the development of IT skills and knowledge across the continent through her work and speaking engagements. At our conference, she will address the topic “Data as a Digital Currency,” exploring how data governance and security practices can transform data into a valuable asset for businesses, driving innovation and compliance in the digital age.