Dr. Balogun is a global HR thought leader and technology innovator dedicated to advancing the future of work, employability, and entrepreneurship through digital transformation. He is the Founder of WESOnline, an AI-powered talent marketplace that connects companies, professional bodies, and schools to enable guided mentorship, experiential learning, and virtual internship experiences.
Previously, Dr. Balogun served as Chief Talent Officer for Chase (JPMorgan Chase & Co.), where he led global succession planning and workforce development initiatives across more than 150,000 employees. His earlier leadership roles include Chief Talent Officer at GE Power (Vernova), CHRO for GE & Baker Hughes Oil & Gas International Markets, and senior positions at Ericsson, where he managed talent and business strategy across 43 African markets.
Roti holds an Executive Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) and an M.S.Ed. in Organizational Leadership from the Graduate School of Education (GSE), University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), an MBA from Imperial College London, and a Master’s in Electronic & Software Engineering from Loughborough University, UK. He currently serves on several boards, including the UPenn’s Graduate School of Education.