Ibrahima Diaby

Seasoned Chief Information Officer with 17 years of experience

Regional Head of Information Technology, Africa at Olam Food Ingredients (2023-12 – Present)

• Directed enterprise IT infrastructure, network, and data center operations across 10 countries
• Led the standardization and modernization of data centers and shared technology services
• Partnered with global Centers of Excellence to design and implement strategic technologies
• Managed and developed high-performing infrastructure and network engineering teams
• Key Transformation Programs: Cloud infrastructure migration to Microsoft Azure, Enterprise SDWAN deployment across multiple countries, Operational Technology/Information Technology network segregation to strengthen cybersecurity, Enterprise operating system modernization and migration

Chief Information Technology at EDF (2022-11 – 2023-11)

• Defined and executed the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and multi-year transformation
• Architected and delivered the complete joint venture IT infrastructure and network ecosystem
• Accelerated digital transformation by leveraging cloud technologies to improve performance
• Drove enterprise-wide technology innovation by delivering integrated digital platforms
• Key Strategic Initiatives: Business Central ERP implementation, Enterprise Data Analytics & Executive Dashboards, Customer & Employee Mobile Applications, API ecosystem integration, USSD digital service platform

Head of Information Technology at Jumia (2021-06 – 2022-10)

• Spearheaded the modernization of enterprise network infrastructure improving availability
• Delivered a comprehensive operational efficiency program that re-engineered processes and optimized organizational structure, reducing operating costs by 23% while increasing productivity
• Established business-technology partnerships to align IT services with organization priorities

IT Project Manager at INTERPOL (2019-02 – 2021-05)

• Orchestrated the deployment of enterprise information systems and IT infrastructure across 16 African countries, enabling rapid regional expansion and standardized technology operations
• Directed regional procurement, logistics, and infrastructure delivery programs
• Oversaw data center operations and infrastructure support across West Africa
• Supported large-scale digital transformation initiatives by implementing standardized platforms

IT Manager at Millenium Challenge Corporation (2017-11 – 2019-01)

• Designed and implemented secure IT infrastructure solutions, integrating networking and servers
• Partnered with procurement and project teams to acquire and deploy enterprise technology
• Administered enterprise platforms and delivered high-quality IT support services
• Strengthened the organization's technology foundation through robust infrastructure management

West & Central Africa IT Manager at Puma Energy (2013-02 – 2017-11)

• Directed IT service delivery across six West and Central African subsidiaries
• Championed a customer-focused IT operating model, combining proactive problem-solving
• Oversaw a multi-level portfolio of IT initiatives, coordinating projects, proposals, and resources

IT Manager at APM Terminals (2010-06 – 2013-01)

• Administered enterprise IT infrastructure encompassing systems, networks, servers and storage
• Implemented structured patch management and security update processes
• Supported global IT transformation programs by aligning local implementations

System Administrator at Sagem Sécurité (2009-05 – 2010-05)

• Architected and deployed complete IT infrastructure and application environments for a district
• Managed biometric data operations for a population exceeding 19,000 residents
• Supervised VSAT network operations and system performance monitoring for service continuity

Executive Master of Business Administration in Business Administration – IE Business School (2023-07)

Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering – National Polytechnic Institute of Côte d'Ivoire (2009-12)