Henry Amadiegwu | Chief Information Officer
Zenith Bank

Henry Amadiegwu is a transformative IT and cybersecurity leader with more than two decades of international experience driving innovation across banking, financial services, government, and corporate sectors. As Chief Information Officer at Zenith Bank UK, he has led some of the most ambitious digital transformation initiatives in the industry — re-architecting core banking platforms, advancing AI-driven security, and shaping a future-ready cloud and data strategy. Recognized for his visionary approach and deep technical acumen, Henry blends strategic foresight with a hands-on understanding of technology. He has established enterprise-wide governance, cybersecurity, and data analytics frameworks that have strengthened resilience, improved compliance with DORA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001, and empowered real-time, data-driven decision-making. A passionate advocate for talent development and innovation, Henry has upskilled many IT professionals in cloud, cybersecurity, and data management— building a culture of agility and continuous learning. His leadership philosophy centers on enabling technology to serve business growth, customer trust, and sustainable impact. Henry holds an MBA in Management, a BSc in Computer Science & Mathematics, and an Executive Certificate in Digital Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management. He is a certified CISSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, VMware Certified Professional, Cisco, and Microsoft Certified IT Professional. At global forums, Henry speaks on the future of digital banking, cybersecurity resilience, AI-driven transformation, and leadership in the era of intelligent automation.