Nigerian businessman, Austin Okere is the Founder and Executive Vice Chairman, Company Computer Warehouse Group (CWG Plc); a leading information and communication technology company.

Austin Okere's journey into the world of technology entrepreneurship began with a solid educational foundation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the prestigious University of Lagos, Nigeria, and later pursued an Executive MBA at the Lagos Business School.

His academic pursuits laid the groundwork for a career marked by innovation and technological advancement. Okere is a staunch advocate for leveraging technology to drive financial inclusion and empower businesses.

Through CWG, he has been instrumental in implementing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between traditional banking and the underserved population. His commitment to digital innovation has contributed significantly to fostering financial inclusion across the continent.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors of Nigeria, and also a Fellow of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), and serves as a member of the Advisory Council of the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).

Okere was named ICT Personality of the year 2014 by the Nigerian Computer Society, ICT Man of the Decade by ICT Watch Africa Digital Network in 2012; ICT Personality of the year by Technology Africa in 2010; and most outstanding ICT Personality of the Decade by ICT Watch Africa in 2010. His interests include mentoring and inspiring young people to achieve their full potential.

Okere’s company, Computer Warehouse Group (NSE: CWG PLC) is the largest security in the ICT sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. CWG is a Pan-African Systems Integrator with operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and Cameroon with annual turnover of over $100m and about 650 employees across the Group. The company provides technology solutions that enable growth with aspiration to be the number one Cloud Platform Provider in Africa by 2020.

In addition to his business ventures, Okere is an accomplished author and mentor.

His book, "Optimizing Your Digital Business: An Executive Guide to Transform and Deliver Value in the Digital Economy," reflects his insights into navigating the complexities of the digital age. Through mentorship programs and speaking engagements, he continues to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.