Highly respected tech leader and executive, Dr. Fene Osakwe, has been announced as a member of the Forbes Technology Council. 

Dr Fene Osakwe, one of Africa’s leading cyber security advisors, was accepted into the council based on his deep knowledge and diverse experience in the information technology and cyber security industry.

The Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for senior technology executives — CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and others — selects members following a consistent track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors internationally.

Forbes Councils’ founder, Scott Gerber, said the organization brings together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world. He described the acceptance of Dr. Osakwe into the Forbes Technology Council as a step in the right direction.

Excited by his impact that keeps attracting global recognition at the highest level, Dr. Fene Osakwe expressed great enthusiasm about this achievement and the development it would bring to his field in Nigeria and Africa at large.

He wrote on his LinkedIn page, “I am deeply honored to be welcomed and admitted into the Forbes Technology Council which is an incredible platform for globally respected Tech leaders across the world. It is truly humbling to see that my impact keeps attracting global recognition at the highest level. I truly thank God for this honor.”

Dr. Fene Osakwe is an information technology and business advisory professional with over a decade of experience.  He specializes in IT security, IT strategy, Governance, Business Risk, and Sarbanes-Oxley for companies quoted on the New York stock exchange.  He consults and advisers several companies on cybersecurity

He also sits on the Board of several startups, but rapidly growing companies, in Africa and has consulted for many of the commercial banks in Nigeria as well as the major telecom operators in Africa.

 The highly respected tech leader and executive also mentors hundreds of career professionals with tailored courses from practical experiences on his website.

As an accepted member of the Council, Dr. Osakwe has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. 

Dr. Osakwe will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com and contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts. 

He will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils’ member concierge team.

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