Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Board Value Proposition
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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
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • 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
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • 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
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • 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
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw global digital initiatives and legacy migrations.
  • Enhanced governance and reporting to support board-level decision-making.

Programme Manager

Credit Suisse
Zurich, Switzerland
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • 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
09.2024 -

MSc - Major Programme Management

University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.2020 - 12.2022

BSc Hons - Mathematics

Greenwich University
Greenwich
09.2002 - 06.2005

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
09.2024 -

Technology Porogramme Manager

Formula One Management
01.2024 - 07.2025

Programme Director

LiTT, UK
01.2022 - 01.2023

MSc - Major Programme Management

University of Oxford
09.2020 - 12.2022

Senior Portfolio Consultant

Network Rail
01.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Programme Manager

Royal Bank of Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019

Programme Manager

Credit Suisse
01.2016 - 01.2017

BSc Hons - Mathematics

Greenwich University
09.2002 - 06.2005
Oby Ikegbuna