Muyiwa Olufon

Executive Profile

Muyiwa Olufon is a distinguished Information Security Executive with extensive experience in Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises. His career spans executive leadership roles in cybersecurity, risk management, and technology operations.

With a background in Big 4 consulting and as a Visiting Lecturer at leading institutions, Muyiwa brings a unique blend of practical expertise and academic insight to the field of information security.

He is recognized as a Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS) and continues to shape the future of cybersecurity through strategic advisory and thought leadership.

Trusted Advisor To:

• CEOs
• Boards of Directors
• Executive Committees
• CIOs
• CTOs

Professional Background

2024 - Present

SVP, Chief Information Security Officer - Flutterwave

Lead Flutterwave's cybersecurity vision and global security operations
Oversee strategic risk management initiatives across all business units
Drive organization-wide transformation in security practices and culture

2022 - 2024

Senior Director, Information Security - Nike Inc

Lead information security across EMEA, China, and Asia Pacific regions
Global leader for the Supply Chain Resilience program
Defining and executing the Nike Global Information Security strategy

Education & Certifications

Executive Education

• Executive MBA - Cambridge University
• Advanced Management Program - Yale University
• MS Computer Science - University of Illinois
• BS Computer Engineering - University of Lagos

Certifications

• CISO Program - Cambridge University
• Certified Data Privacy Professional
• Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS)
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Areas of Expertise

Executive Leadership

Strategic direction, team development, and executive decision-making in complex global organizations.

Technology Operations & Cyber Defense

Design and implementation of robust security architectures and operational defense strategies.

Attack Surface Reduction

Proactive identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities across digital and physical assets.

Risk Management & Compliance

Development of comprehensive risk frameworks and compliance with global regulatory standards.

Security Architecture

Design of enterprise security solutions aligned with business objectives and technology landscapes.

Incident Response

Leadership during security incidents with effective containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.

Information Security Executive & CISO