Royal Exchange appoints Geoffrey Ohen as non-executive director

Royal Exchange Plc has appointed Geoffrey Ohen as its Non-Executive Director, effective 23 July.

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The insurance company disclosed the appointment in a regulatory filing signed by Lovelyn Aniekwe, the company secretary, on Wednesday.

The Royal Exchange stated that Mr Ohen possessed the requisite skills and experience to make meaningful contributions to the board and support the company’s growth and development.

“The Company is confident that Dr. Geoffrey C. Ohen has the requisite skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution to the Company’s Board and to support the Company’s continued growth and success,” the company said.

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The company explained that Mr Ohen had completed the necessary process before his appointment.

Royal Exchange added that the appointed non-executive director is expected to support its strategic leadership and expansion initiatives.

Profile

Mr Ohen is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Geoff Ohen Group and has held several board-level leadership positions.

According to Royal Exchange, he currently serves as Chairman of Consolidated Resources Ltd, Ekocorp Plc, Owa Oil & Gas Ltd, and Networth Group, comprising Networth Securities & Finance Ltd and Networth Portfolio & Asset Management Ltd.

He previously served as the Chairman of Piccadilly Insurance Ltd and New Patriot Building Society Ltd, as well as a director of Daily Times of Nigeria Plc.

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Royal Exchange described Mr Ohen as a widely travelled executive and philanthropist with strategic vision, business acumen, and strong operational expertise.

Mr Ohen is also an Honorary Life Member of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association Board in Geneva, Switzerland.

Mr Ohen is an alumnus of the University of Benin Medical School and the Lagos Business School.

He is a Fellow Associate of General Practice (FAGP), Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD), and Member of the Board of Trustees of St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi.