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Johnson Idesoh

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Group Chief Information and Technology Officer at Absa Group
📍 City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

As Group CITO at Absa, Johnson is a technology executive with experience in finance and pharma. Drawing on his Harvard Business School education, he leads transformational change and innovation. He is described by colleagues as a "committed and professional leader" focused on delivering results.

In late 2023, Johnson was named "CIO of the Year" at the Africa Tech Festival Awards for his significant contributions to technology and innovation.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Group Chief Information and Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Priorities

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Digital Transformation
He leads Absa's digital strategy, which recently won a "Best Digital Transformation Project" award, and often speaks on creating customer value through technology.
AI in Banking
He accepted an award for Absa's "Best Use of AI" and is inspired by using artificial intelligence to solve real-world customer challenges.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Group Chief Information and Technology Officer
Absa Group
1-2021 - 12-2022
Executive Board Member
CABS
4-2018 - 12-2022
Chief Information Officer
Old Mutual Limited
10-2014 - 3-2018
Chief Technology Officer - Old Mutual Emerging Markets
Old Mutual Limited
4-2013 - 9-2014
COO Transformation and Shared Services Director
Aviva
In the press

Media appearances

Planning Innovation Accordingly: Q&A With Absa Group's Information Technology Chief Johnson Idesoh. Featured in GFMA (Global Financial Markets Association)
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Absa group CITO Johnson Idesoh reflects on his 2025 CIO of the Year recognition. Featured in CIO South Africa
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Education
3-2022 - 5-2022
Advanced Management Programme
Harvard Business School
1998 - 2001
MBA
University of Strathclyde
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