Global business executive Dupe Akinyede brings a wealth of experience to the table. With extensive success as a CIO and VP of Technology, Dupe is a strategic business and IT leader who leverages technology to enable business transformation and value creation. In this episode, Dupe shares her insights on how to create value in every situation, drawing on her deep commitment to increasing the representation and influence of women executives in the tech industry. Tune in to hear how she navigates the challenges of leadership with a focus on driving impactful change.
Bio: Dupe Akinyede, is the former Chief Information Officer of Resideo Technologies Inc., a spin off from Honeywell with over $6 Billion in revenue. Dupe, a graduate of the London School of Economics, embarked on her career journey as a Certified Accountant at Ernst and Young in search of career opportunities and inspiration. Little did she know her path would lead to a remarkable career in technology leadership.
With over three decades of experience delivering value through people, processes, and technology, Dupe is a passionate leader dedicated to nurturing her people and creating value in every endeavor. But that’s not all she is – Dupe is also a dedicated wife, a fierce mother of three, a wanderlust traveler and a strong woman of faith.
Dupe gives us a glimpse into her life, exploring her guiding principles for both life and motherhood. We discover the key tenets that have steered her incredible journey from her early days at Ernst and Young to becoming a CIO.
Dupe’s Something Extra: “Empathy and compassion. People will go an extra mile for you if they know that you have their back.”
Guest Links:
– Lisa Nichols, Host
– Jenny Heal, Executive Producer
– Joe Szynkowski and Landon Burke, Marketing Support
– Portside Media, Podcast Engineer
