Inlaks, a leading systems integrator and ICT solutions provider in sub-Saharan Africa has announced the appointments of Pradeep Saini as Chief Technical Officer and Charles Oloruntoba as Director of the Infrastructure Business Unit.

These strategic leadership enhancements come at a critical time as Inlaks advances its Country Model Bank Agreement initiative in East Africa in collaboration with Temenos.

The Country Model Bank Agreement underscores Inlaks’ commitment to empowering financial institutions with efficient, scalable, and customer-centric core banking solutions.

The appointments of Pradeep Saini and Charles Oloruntoba reflect the company’s focus on strengthening its operational and technical capabilities to support this transformative initiative.

With over 30 years of experience in IT, Pradeep Saini will lead Inlaks’ operational and technical strategies, emphasising efficiency and alignment with regional market needs.

His extensive expertise in deploying large-scale IT projects will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless implementation of the Country Model Bank initiative, which aims to deliver faster deployment and cost savings for financial institutions. He joins Inlaks from the rich background of WIPRO, IBM and Hewlett-Packard.

As the new Director of the Infrastructure Business Unit, Charles Oloruntoba will bring his expertise in enterprise solutions to enhance Inlaks’ infrastructure offerings. He will lead efforts to provide advanced infrastructure services, enabling clients to build robust systems that support their digital transformation journeys. Charles until recently was the Managing Director of NCR Nigeria.

Speaking on the appointments, Henry Okolo, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Inlaks, Africa Operations, said, "We are delighted to welcome Pradeep Saini and Charles Oloruntoba to the Inlaks leadership team.

"Their extensive experience and leadership align with our mission to deliver innovative and transformative ICT solutions. Together, they will play a critical role in driving growth for businesses across the region."

The appointment of Saini and Oloruntoba underscores Inlaks’ dedication to innovation, and operational excellence, solidifying its position as a leader in Africa’s technology landscape.

About Inlaks:

Inlaks is a leading systems integrator in Sub-Saharan Africa, operating in Nigeria, Ghana, East Africa, and other Sub-Saharan African regions. The company collaborates with leading OEMs in the technology industry to deliver world-class information technology solutions that exceed customer needs.

Over the years, Inlaks has established itself as the foremost ICT and Infrastructure Solutions Provider, assisting customers in effectively seizing new market and service opportunities.

With an impressive customer base that includes several Central Banks in East and West Africa, as well as other major customers within the region, Inlaks has become the dominant Information Technology Company in Africa.

Its clientele spans various sectors, including Banking, Telecommunication, Oil/Gas, Power, Utilities, and Distribution. For more information, please visit www.inlaks.com.