TECH PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK - SEYI ONASANYA - Digital Identity Leader. Transformation Strategist. Industry Excellence Advocate

Seyi Onasanya is a seasoned business leader and organisational transformation expert whose professional journey reflects a commitment to institutional excellence, talent development and strategic innovation.

As Chief Operating Officer of NiRA, the organisation responsible for managing Nigeria’s .ng country-code domain name, she brings a wealth of experience in business strategy, organisational effectiveness and governance to an institution central to Nigeria’s internet identity infrastructure.

Her expertise spans organisational design, HR transformation, people analytics, leadership development, change management and corporate governance. Across Africa and Asia, she has led complex transformation initiatives and advised organisations on building institutional capacity, improving performance and preparing for future business challenges.

Before joining NiRA, Onasanya served as Director at SNEVA Global Associates, a business advisory and corporate development firm. She previously held the position of Director and Head of Business Advisory at the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) and served as Organisation Senior Manager at global consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Her cross-industry experience covers oil and gas, financial services, manufacturing, power, aviation, maritime, real estate and the public sector, equipping her with a broad perspective on the intersection of people, strategy, technology and institutional growth.

A strong advocate of evidence-based decision-making, Onasanya leverages data, people analytics and psychometric assessment to develop practical solutions that strengthen workforce capabilities and improve organisational performance. She holds a first-class degree in Psychology and has received specialised training in psychometrics from the University of Cambridge.

As Nigeria continues to strengthen its digital infrastructure and expand its internet economy, effective leadership and institutional capacity remain essential to building trust, supporting innovation and sustaining growth.

Onasanya’s combination of strategic insight, transformation expertise and operational leadership places her among the professionals contributing to the development of stronger institutions within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Seyi Onasanya exemplifies the value of purposeful leadership in a digital-first economy, where institutional strength, empowered people and strategic transformation are critical to sustainable progress.