Imasogie will succeed Adesimbo Ukiri, who has served as the company’s founding Managing Director and CEO since 2012. Under her exceptional leadership, Avon HMO has grown from a nascent entity in a competitive market to a prominent player in Nigeria’s health management industry.
Osa Imasogie, who has been the Group Head of Operations at Avon HMO since 2021, brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in both the financial services and healthcare sectors.
During his tenure at Avon, he spearheaded numerous technology-driven initiatives that enhanced provider relationships, streamlined claims processing, improved customer relationship management, optimized contact center operations, and launched other innovative projects.
Commenting on the leadership change, Dr. Awele Elumelu, OFR, Chairperson of Avon HMO, emphasized that this transition aligns with Heirs Holdings’ commitment to fostering internal career development and effective succession planning.
“The board of Avon HMO welcomes Osa as its new CEO. We have no doubt he will succeed in this role. His experience in innovation & technology-driven solutions coupled with his proven leadership journey, makes him the ideal choice to steer Avon HMO into its next phase of growth.” She said.
Osa recognized his new role as a privilege and conveyed his willingness to guide the company toward its upcoming objectives.
“I am deeply honored to take on the role of CEO at Avon HMO. With an unrelenting focus on our mission, we will continue to leverage technology, build key relationships, and collaborate with existing and prospective partners as we enhance our service delivery and expand our reach.”
Imasogie possesses a bachelor's degree in physics from Ambrose Alli University and an MBA in Leadership and Management from York St. John University in the UK. He has also earned various professional certifications, including a Management Analytics certification from MIT Sloan School of Management in the USA. His professional experience encompasses operations, compliance, strategy, and project management within the financial services and healthcare sectors.