Femi Adebiyi

Background

About Femi Adebiyi

I currently serve as the Chief Technical Director at Exponential Craft Limited and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Paid HR, bringing over 13 years of experience driving business transformation, security leadership, and technology strategy across global markets. At Exponential Craft, I lead at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, overseeing the design and delivery of innovative solutions that accelerate growth and strengthen competitive advantage. My role focuses on aligning technical delivery with long-term business goals, managing enterprise-wide initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships with leading global technology providers across Europe, America, and Africa. At Paid HR, I serve as a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to top management. I provide cybersecurity oversight and governance, ensuring that risk management, compliance, and information security are embedded into business operations. I work closely with senior leadership to shape policies, safeguard data, and build organizational resilience in the HR Tech space. Having built my career across leading multinationals and consulted for organizations in Telecommunications, Financial Services, Healthcare, Automotive, Manufacturing, and FinTech, I bring a proven track record of transforming businesses through technology leadership, operational resilience, and strategic partnerships. I am passionate about empowering organizations to innovate securely, scale effectively, and achieve sustainable growth in the digital era.