SWIT (South West Innovation & Technology Limited), the innovation and technology subsidiary of Odua Investment Company Limited (OICL), is seeking an experienced executive to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director (CEO/MD).
The successful candidate will lead the company’s commercial growth, technology strategy, and venture development initiatives while positioning SWIT as a leading digital transformation and innovation platform in Southwest Nigeria.
The appointment is for a renewable five-year executive term and will be based in Lagos, with travel across Southwest Nigeria as required.
About SWIT
South West Innovation & Technology Limited (SWIT) was established by Odua Investment Company Limited to accelerate technology adoption, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship across Southwest Nigeria. As OICL’s dedicated technology subsidiary, SWIT supports digital transformation initiatives while building sustainable technology businesses and investing in innovative startups.
Backed by one of Nigeria’s most established investment groups, SWIT is focused on delivering technology solutions, nurturing startups, and creating long-term economic value through innovation.
Job Summary
The Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for SWIT, driving business expansion, revenue generation, investment oversight, and organizational transformation.
This executive role requires a commercially minded technology leader capable of building strategic partnerships, delivering enterprise technology solutions, growing recurring revenue, and overseeing venture investments with strong governance.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and execute commercial technology solutions that generate sustainable revenue.
- Lead enterprise business development across OICL subsidiaries and external corporate, government, and institutional clients.
- Conduct technology needs assessments and translate client requirements into deployable digital solutions.
- Build and manage a profitable pipeline of technology projects, managed services, and digital transformation engagements.
- Oversee venture building, startup investments, portfolio management, fundraising, and investor relations.
- Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities aligned with SWIT’s strategic objectives.
- Provide leadership to the executive team while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and execution.
- Represent SWIT before the Board, government agencies, investors, development finance institutions, and industry stakeholders.
- Establish strategic partnerships with technology vendors, system integrators, financial institutions, universities, research organizations, and innovation ecosystem partners.
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure sound financial management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- A minimum of 12 to 15 years of progressive professional experience.
- At least five years of experience in a senior executive or C-suite leadership role.
- A proven record of driving revenue growth within technology, innovation, or digital transformation organizations.
- Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and delivering measurable commercial results.
- Practical experience designing enterprise technology solutions based on client needs.
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
- An MBA, postgraduate qualification, or relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following experience will be highly regarded:
- Leadership experience within diversified conglomerates or large corporate groups.
- Active involvement in startup ecosystems through investing, mentoring, incubation, acceleration, or advisory roles.
- Experience working with technology vendors (OEMs), software providers, and systems integration projects.
- Background in enterprise software, digital transformation consulting, startups, or public sector technology initiatives.
Required Skills
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong commercial and business development skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Strategic leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Results-oriented decision-making
- High integrity and accountability
- Ability to execute under pressure
- Strong negotiation and partnership-building skills
Performance Expectations
During the first 24 months, performance will be measured using financial and operational indicators including:
- Revenue growth
- Profitability
- Financial sustainability
- Capital raised from external sources
- Startup investment performance
- Technology solution projects delivered
- Business pipeline value
- Client satisfaction
- Regulatory compliance
- Portfolio startup performance
Why Join SWIT?
Successful candidates will enjoy the opportunity to:
- Lead the transformation of one of Southwest Nigeria’s flagship technology companies.
- Work with OICL’s diversified business portfolio as an anchor client base.
- Drive digital innovation across multiple industries.
- Shape the region’s growing technology ecosystem.
- Work alongside experienced board members and strategic partners.
- Receive a competitive executive compensation package linked to performance.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their updated resume to jobs@verraki.com.
Applicants should use “Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director” as the subject line of their application email.
