Joshua Omewah

Strategic, analytical, and results-oriented professional with over 9 years of experience across consulting, insurance, and financial services. Demonstrated expertise in corporate strategy, market research, product development, project management, and investor relations. Adept at aligning business goals with data-driven insights to drive performance, enhance stakeholder value, and support long-term growth.

Passionate about leveraging innovation and thought leadership to deliver high-impact business solutions.

Head, Strategy, Research & Investor Relations - Africa Prudential Plc

(2025-02)

• Spearheaded corporate strategy development, design, and execution, aligned with evolving market trends and business priorities.
• Led strategic research initiatives and oversaw competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities.
• Facilitated strategy sessions at both board and executive management levels
• Provided key advice to the Chief Executive Officer and other C-suites on the best direction for the business.
• Provided business development insights and identified new market opportunities across different sectors in the Nigerian Economy.
• Managed investor relations, fostering transparency and active engagement with shareholders and analysts.
• Analysed business performance and delivered insights to guide executive decisions.
• Oversaw strategic partnerships, corporate development, and innovation-led expansion.
• Produced thought leadership content and market reports to reinforce brand positioning.
• Track KPIs, highlight gaps, and implement performance-improvement initiatives.
• Facilitated key trainings on strategy execution, product pricing, goal setting, and Microsoft tools – Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Head, Strategy & Products - Tangerine General Insurance

(2024-04 - 2025-01)

• Developed and rolled out a 5-year strategic roadmap, aligning corporate and business unit goals.
• Drove the formulation, design, and execution of corporate strategy in line with market dynamics and organizational priorities.
• Conducted market intelligence and identified emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Led strategic research and competitive intelligence initiatives to uncover new growth opportunities.
• Facilitated high-level strategy sessions with both the Board and Executive Management.
• Advised the Chief Executive Officer and C-Suite executives on optimal business direction and decision-making.
• Assessed business performance and delivered actionable insights to inform executive decisions.
• Oversaw strategic partnerships, corporate development efforts, and innovation-driven growth initiatives.
• Monitored KPIs, identified performance gaps, and implemented improvement measures.
• Facilitated training programs on strategy execution, product pricing, goal setting, and Microsoft productivity tools (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Designed and implemented the corporate product roadmap, improving market penetration.
• Led end-to-end product development and go-to-market strategy.
• Defined value propositions and owned business cases to ensure profitability.
• Delivered actionable market insights to executive stakeholders.

Senior Consultant, Strategy & Customer Solutions - KPMG

(2023-09 - 2024-03)

• Led strategy and business transformation projects for leading private sector clients in financial services, consumer markets, and energy.
• Conducted market research, competitor benchmarking, and financial analysis to support clients in identifying growth opportunities and achieving sustainable profitability.
• Designed and implemented target operating models, performance improvement frameworks, and cost optimization strategies for corporate clients.
• Advised executives on digital transformation, customer experience, and innovation strategies tailored to the Nigerian and wider African market.
• Delivered feasibility studies and business cases for market entry, product expansion, and investment decisions.
• Facilitated executive workshops and strategy sessions, aligning leadership teams on growth priorities and transformation roadmaps.
• Produced thought leadership reports and industry insights to support client decision-making and reinforce KPMG's market positioning.
• Oversaw project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs while managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Supported business development through proposal development, RFP responses, and client pitch presentations.
• Mentored and supervised junior consultants, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and capability building within the team.

Strategy Implementation Officer - Continental Reinsurance

(2021-08 - 2023-07)

• Developed the 2022–2024 strategic plan and facilitated stakeholder alignment.
• Communicated strategy across multiple internal forums including board and town hall meetings.
• Managed a credit control optimization project that reduced group receivables by 24%.
• Established a company-wide project portfolio for streamlined project oversight.
• Led the centralization of best practices across regional offices.
• Implemented performance improvement initiatives in cash collection.
• Delivered macroeconomic, industry, and competitor analysis reports.
• Supported executive decision-making through board reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Led CRe market analysis, enhancing client engagement and market strategy.
• Developed AM Best and internal rating presentation materials.
• Initiated a real-time BD team sales log for performance tracking.

Strategy Analyst - Sanlam Nigeria

(2017-07 - 2021-08)

• Maintained macroeconomic, industry, and competitive intelligence databases.
• Conducted impact analyses and presented insights to management.
• Delivered detailed Exco and board-level reports.
• Managed internal and external customer satisfaction surveys.
• Provided sales support with market research, proposals, and presentations.
• Coordinated major research projects involving consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Conducted intercompany synergy reporting within the FBN Holdings Group.

Graduate Intern - Morgan Capital Securities Ltd

(2017-01 - 2017-04)

• Supported internal control processes and KYC documentation.
• Managed customer queries and walk-in sales.
• Handled general administrative responsibilities.

MBA - Business Administration - Nexford University (2022-09)

B.Sc - Business Administration - University of Lagos (2016-11)