Current Position
Currently, Ota leverages her strategic partnership expertise as Head of Memberships and Partnerships at the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN). She champions a wide range of initiatives focused on improving access to essential healthcare resources and infrastructure in underserved Nigerian communities. Through her leadership in forging key partnerships with both public and private sector organizations, she secures significant funding to support these critical efforts. These partnerships include initiatives to improve access to essential primary care, leading to the renovation of numerous healthcare centers and directly impacting millions of people.
Professional Summary
Ota Akhigbe has 15 years of cross-industry experience spanning Healthcare, Nonprofit, Telecommunications, and Financial Services. She has a track record of organizing impactful mastermind events, including hosting influential figures like then US Ambassador Stuart Symington.
Interests
Personal interests include travel and wine tasting.
Current Position
Currently, Ota leverages her strategic partnership expertise as Head of Memberships and Partnerships at the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN). She champions a wide range of initiatives focused on improving access to essential healthcare resources and infrastructure in underserved Nigerian communities. Through her leadership in forging key partnerships with both public and private sector organizations, she secures significant funding to support these critical efforts. These partnerships include initiatives to improve access to essential primary care, leading to the renovation of numerous healthcare centers and directly impacting millions of people.
Professional Summary
Ota Akhigbe has 15 years of cross-industry experience spanning Healthcare, Nonprofit, Telecommunications, and Financial Services. She has a track record of organizing impactful mastermind events, including hosting influential figures like then US Ambassador Stuart Symington.
Interests
Personal interests include travel and wine tasting.
Professional Journey
Ota Akhigbe's professional journey is a testament to her passion for driving positive change. Over 15 years, she has leveraged her business acumen across diverse industries, from healthcare and finance to social development and technology.
Ota honed her leadership skills in banking, securing multi-million-dollar deals and forging strategic partnerships that significantly increased revenue and client growth. Her leadership led to significant achievements, such as surpassing deposit projections and driving substantial increase in collections. This experience laid the foundation for her future endeavors in social impact.
Championing Social Impact
Currently, Ota leads the charge in improving access to primary healthcare infrastructure in Africa. In her role as Head of Memberships and Partnerships at the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), she has secured substantial funding to revitalize primary healthcare facilities. Her work includes securing over $1 million in capital funding to renovate 52 primary healthcare centers across Nigeria, directly improving access to critical healthcare services for millions in underserved communities. She has also championed initiatives like family planning, empowering an estimated hundreds of thousands of women with critical family planning resources.
Ota understands the power of collaboration. She has a proven track record of forging strategic alliances with government agencies, NGOs, and private foundations. These partnerships have secured critical funding for healthcare projects across Nigeria, ensuring a sustainable path to progress. One such example is her leading the collaboration with MTN Foundation, securing crucial funding for healthcare center refurbishment.
Leadership and Inspiration
Beyond her current role, Ota is a recognized leader who frequently speaks at industry events and contributes to publications on sustainable development in Africa. She is a mentor who empowers others and a role model for aspiring changemakers.
Ota remains a relentless champion for creating a broader social impact. Her sights are set beyond current projects, encompassing innovative solutions to address critical social challenges. This commitment is evident in her work on developing sustainable healthcare financing models, a passion that aligns with her broader goals for a more equitable and thriving future.
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Continuous Learning
In parallel to her impressive corporate career, Ota has consistently nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit. Through ventures like Business Square Connect, she honed her skills in business development, strategic thinking, and community building. Her current roles as Strategic Business Advisor at OneClick-Med and Advisory Board Member at Serena Space Digital allow her to stay at the forefront of the healthcare sector's technological advancements, further solidifying her well-rounded skillset for driving positive change.
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Continuous Learning
In parallel to her impressive corporate career, Ota has consistently nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit. Through ventures like Business Square Connect, she honed her skills in business development, strategic thinking, and community building. Her current roles as Strategic Business Advisor at OneClick-Med and Advisory Board Member at Serena Space Digital allow her to stay at the forefront of the healthcare sector's technological advancements, further solidifying her well-rounded skillset for driving positive change.
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Hello, Got something on your mind?
Have a question, a cool idea, or just wanting to say hi? I'm all ears. Shoot me a message or connect with me on LinkedIn. Let us have a chat and see where it takes us. Looking forward to hearing from you.