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Muyiwa Olufon

Flutterwave

Professional experience

Muyiwa Olufon is a seasoned Information Security Executive with a proven track record of securing global enterprises and empowering professionals through education and thought leadership. With over 15 years of experience across Fortune 500 companies and critical sectors — retail, telecommunications, financial services, and oil & gas — Muyiwa excels at bridging the gap between cybersecurity strategies and business priorities.

Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Flutterwave and a trusted board advisor to several multinational financial services organisations, Muyiwa leads with a visionary approach to cybersecurity. He aligns strategic risk management initiatives with business objectives to secure a high-stakes, multinational payment infrastructure. His leadership has strengthened millions of daily transactions while enhancing cyber resilience through advanced technologies and robust governance.

A dynamic educator and thought leader, Muyiwa is committed to equipping professionals with the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of data protection and cybersecurity. His areas of specialisation include attack surface reduction, information risk management, cybersecurity transformation, and data privacy compliance. Muyiwa underscores his dedication to fostering secure, innovative, and resilient digital ecosystems through his international certifications and leadership roles.

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