Auwalu Muktari
C‑suite Executive • Insurance & Investments
- Experience
- 35+ years
- Expertise
- Insurance, Investment, SOE Management
- Recent Role
- MD/CEO, Kano State Investment & Properties Ltd
Auwalu Muktari — Executive Profile
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Seasoned C‑suite executive with 35+ years in insurance, investment, and state‑owned enterprise leadership. Proven in turnarounds, P&L oversight, enterprise risk, and multi‑channel product marketing. Drove revenue growth from ₦300m to >₦2bn in two years while optimizing operations, strengthening governance, and building 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 restructuring, process standardization, and cost optimization.
- Market Development & Distribution: Expand market footprint via digital channels and partnerships.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Negotiate partnerships; report to boards, regulators, and government stakeholders.
- Talent Development: Mentor senior leaders; foster a performance culture across functions.
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)
Professional Experience
| Period | Organization / Role / Location |
|---|---|
| Jul 2023 – Present | Kano State Investment & Properties Ltd — Managing Director & CEO, Kano |
| Nov 2018 – Jul 2023 | Prima Solution Insurance Brokers Ltd — Executive Chairman, Abuja |
| Jun 2016 – Oct 2018 | Royal Exchange Plc — Group Managing Director, Lagos |
| Nov 2008 – Feb 2010 | Fin Insurance (formerly Yankari Insurance Ltd) — Managing Director & CEO, Abuja |
| Jan 2000 – Dec 2007 | Royal Exchange Assurance Plc — Regional Director (Abuja), Abuja |
| 1983 – 1995 | Kapital Insurance Company — Various Roles, Kano |
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)
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