Ejiro Ogunbanjo FCIPM, ACIB, PSM, SPHRi

Strategic People and Operations Leader | Board Advisor | Transforming Organizations through Innovative HR and Business Solutions As an experienced Chief People Officer, and strategic HR leader with over 15 years of cross-industry expertise, I specialize in driving transformative initiatives that align people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable business impact. My passion lies in partnering with organizations and leaders to co-create strategies that enhance employee ownership, optimize resources, and unlock operational excellence. I bring a unique combination of HR expertise and operational acumen, evidenced by my success in: 👉🏼 Leading strategic workforce growth and optimization efforts, excellent HR service ratings, and driving top talent retention and engagement in complex environments 👉🏼 Advising C-suite executives and founders on business strategy, product innovation, funding, scaling, and overcoming operational challenges. 👉🏼 Delivering significant improvements in productivity, profit-before-tax performance, and revenue generation through data-driven and people-centric interventions. 👉🏼 Developing and facilitating training and capacity development programs for clients across the public and private sector including regulatory agencies, health care, NGOs, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Manufacturing among others. My leadership portfolio includes roles as Chief Human Resource Officer for a Bank, Chief People Officer for a technology company (Infrastructure, Managed Services and SaaS), and Sector HR Head for Payments and Technology within a leading conglomerate. These roles have honed my ability to work at the intersection of strategy, people, and business operations, positioning me as a trusted advisor and business leader in fast-paced, mission-driven organizations. A recipient of multiple HR and Business Awards, I also have a Master's Degree in Managerial Psychology, and cross-functional certifications including the Senior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRi), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria (FCIPM), Associate Chartered Banker (ACIB), WIMBIZ Wimboard Fellow, Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), and a Certified Professional Coach, among others. These credentials, combined with my experience in business analysis and product leadership, enable me to navigate the "Now of Work," delivering trusted Board advisory in dynamic and technology-accelerated environments.