Embi Irene Akiy

Embi Irene Akiy, M.Inst.D, currently serves as Executive Head Digital at Old Mutual Limited, leading the organisation's digital transformation to enhance customer engagement and drive business growth. Prior to this role, Akiy held the position of Executive, Head of Digital Transformation at Standard Bank Group, focusing on increasing digital revenue contribution and fostering strategic partnerships. Akiy's extensive experience includes leadership positions at Barclays Africa Group/ABSA Group, where significant achievements included the rollout of mobile money integration and establishing technology capabilities. Akiy’s academic credentials comprise an Executive Masters in Digital & Innovation Leadership and multiple business and project management degrees.