Oby Ikegbuna
Oxford
Summary
Visionary leader with over 20 years’ experience in governance reform, digital transformation, and strategic programme delivery across public, private, and international sectors. I bring a unique ability to bridge policy, technology, and people—guiding boards and senior executives through complexity, innovation, and high-stakes change.
I offer extensive experience in advising C-level leaders, implementing governance structures, overseeing risk and compliance, and leading transformation in high-impact environments including Formula One, central government, banking, and infrastructure. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (Leadership), I am deeply committed to value-driven leadership, public service, and inclusive decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technology Porogramme Manager
Formula One Management
Biggin Hill, Kent
2024.01 - 2025.07
- Led business transformation and IT programme delivery aligned to F1’s global strategy.
- Oversaw governance, executive engagement, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
Programme Director
LiTT, UK
London, UK
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Delivered a £100M tech transformation across enterprise IT.
- Implemented governance frameworks and drove user adoption of new platforms (90% uptake within 6 months).
Senior Portfolio Consultant
Network Rail
London, UK
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Provided strategic leadership on national infrastructure programmes.
- Improved portfolio governance, risk management, and stakeholder transparency by 20%.
Senior Programme Manager
Royal Bank of Canada
Esch Sur Alzette, Luxembourg
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Oversaw global digital initiatives and legacy migrations.
- Enhanced governance and reporting to support board-level decision-making.
Programme Manager
Credit Suisse
Zurich, Switzerland
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of programme management processes.
- Leveraged technology tools for efficient task tracking and reporting.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective solutions for the company.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Management
Durham University
Durham 2024.09 -
MSc - Major Programme Management
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire 2020.09 - 2022.12
BSc Hons - Mathematics
Greenwich University
Greenwich 2002.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- Negotiation techniques
- Mentoring and coaching
- Strategic planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Tech Programme Planning & Management
- Policy Development
- Crisis Management & Change Leadership
- Leadership in diverse environments & across cultures
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Contract Negotiation & Supervision
- Public Sector Transformation
- Resource & Portfolio Management
Affiliations
- Speaking at womens leadership and career progression events,
- Reading biographies of global reformers and politcal thinkers,
- Participating in leadership roundtables and policy forums
Certification
Leading SAFe, 2022 | Coaching for Managers (Cambridge University) | EU GDPR Certified | Agile Project Management (Foundation & Practitioner) | Negotiation, Mediation & Conflict Resolution | Oxford High Performance Leadership Programme (Oxford University)
Board Value Proposition
- Strategic Leadership: Aligning organisational vision with operational delivery, ensuring measurable outcomes.
- Transformation & Innovation: Championing technology-enabled change and enterprise agility.
- Governance & Oversight: Experience leading programme governance, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at building consensus across political, corporate, and operational stakeholders.
- Diversity of Perspective: Brings global cross-sectoral insights with an inclusive, empathetic leadership style.
Timeline
Doctor of Business Administration - Management
Durham University
2024.09 -
Technology Porogramme Manager
Formula One Management
2024.01 - 2025.07
Programme Director
LiTT, UK
2022.01 - 2023.01
MSc - Major Programme Management
University of Oxford
2020.09 - 2022.12
Senior Portfolio Consultant
Network Rail
2019.01 - 2022.01
Senior Programme Manager
Royal Bank of Canada
2017.01 - 2019.01
Programme Manager
Credit Suisse
2016.01 - 2017.01
BSc Hons - Mathematics
Greenwich University
2002.09 - 2005.06