Auwalu Muktari is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 35 years of leadership in insurance, investment, and state-owned enterprise management. He has a proven track record in turnaround situations, P&L oversight, risk management, and multi-channel product marketing. Recognized for driving revenue growth—from ₦300 million to over ₦2 billion in two years—while optimizing operations, strengthening governance, and cultivating high-performance teams.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Leadership & Vision: Craft and execute long-term growth strategies; align multi-subsidiary operations with corporate objectives.
- P&L & Risk Management: Steward large P&L portfolios; implement enterprise-wide risk frameworks.
- Operational Excellence: Lead organizational restructuring, process standardization, and cost-optimization initiatives.
- Market Development & Distribution: Expand footprint through new market entry, digital channels, and distribution partnerships.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Negotiate high-value partnerships; report to boards, regulators, and government stakeholders.
- Talent Development: Mentor senior leaders; foster performance culture across functions.
Professional Experience
Kano State Investment & Properties Ltd – Managing Director & CEO (Jul 2023 – Present), Kano
Prima Solution Insurance Brokers Ltd – Executive Chairman (Nov 2018 – Jul 2023), Abuja
Royal Exchange Plc – Group Managing Director (Jun 2016 – Oct 2018), Lagos
Fin Insurance (formerly Yankari Insurance Ltd) – Managing Director & CEO (Nov 2008 – Feb 2010), Abuja
Royal Exchange Assurance Plc – Regional Director (Abuja) (Jan 2000 – Dec 2007), Abuja
Kapital Insurance Company – Various Roles (1983 – 1995), Kano
Education
- Ph.D. (In View), Bayero University, Kano
- M.Sc., Banking & Finance, Bayero University, Kano (1995)
- B.Sc., Business Administration, Bayero University, Kano (1993)
- Diploma in Insurance, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1983)
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, Institute of Directors (FIoD)
- Associate Member, Institute of Management (Chartered)
- Member, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria
- Fellow, Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals
- Alumni, Harvard Business School (2015 & 2018)
Board & Public Service
- Board Member, Northern Nigerian Flour Mill Plc (2023–Present)
- Board Member, Royal Exchange Group Companies (2010–2018)
- Chair, NNPP Presidential Campaign Committee, Abuja (2023)
- Member, GTC & Budget & Planning Sub-Committee, Kano State (2023)
- Secretary, Institute of Directors, Abuja Zone
- Political Candidate, Bichi Federal Constituency (2019)
Languages & IT Skills
Languages: English, Hausa
IT: MS Office Suite, insurer brokerage platforms, ERP implementations