IT controls and governance industry play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of organizational information systems, ensuring compliance, and maintaining cybersecurity. It is essential for mitigating risks, optimizing IT infrastructure, and supporting regulatory adherence. Abiola Olomola has more than 15 years of experience in SOX IT Controls as Senior Manager. She is a Harvard Business School woman with certifications in computer engineering, information technology, and leadership. Abiola has experience in governance, risk, and compliance. She is currently responsible for IHS Towers’ IT controls program, where she is required to implement the company’s cybersecurity, as well as its regulation compliance processes.

Abiola holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, master’s degree in information technology, and Harvard Business School leadership certification. She has 15+ years of experience and 12 certifications. Abiola started as an IT Consultant with a Big Four accounting company. Abiola currently manages the design and deployment of an IT controls program, including scoping, testing, and reporting. She is also in charge of the IHS Towers GRC program. Her approach is an integration of stakeholder participation, risk control, and cyclical development in a quest to achieve organizational performance as well as regulation compliance.

Abiola values strong personal and professional principles, believing they are essential for building trust and credibility. She upholds politeness and respect, ensuring she treats everyone, regardless of position, with kindness. Integrity is key to her approach, as she strives for honesty and fairness in all actions. Accountability is at the core of her values and shapes individual development and organizational success. With work ethic, dedication, and discipline, Abiola seeks to be a better version of herself each day and focus on doing greater things. Her advice to young professionals is to be themselves, perform their best in their own field, to accept failure, and to always treat and respect people with kindness.

Celebrated by Chief Women Leaders for Excellence in IT: Journey of an Award-Winning Professional, Abiola Olomola’s extensive experience and expertise in IT governance, risk management, and compliance have been pivotal in enhancing organizational performance and cybersecurity at IHS Towers.