Mr. Paul Okonkwo

Engr. Paul Emeka Okonkwo

Non-Excutive Director

Engr. Paul Emeka Okonkwo is a distinguished graduate of Engineering.  He holds pivotal role as Non Excutive Director at Austine & Partners Intl. Limited. His business endeavors are particularly focused on the distribution and importation of luxury and classic wines, where he has built an extensive network of business contacts.

He is the CEO of Mecsompaul Limited, company that has distributorship with major wines and beverages companies in Nigeria.

Engr. Paul’s expertise in wine distribution is reflected in the strong relationships he has cultivated across his business chains, ensuring that only the finest products reach his discerning clientele. His commitment to customer satisfaction is at the heart of his business philosophy, driving the success of his ventures.

As a keen philanthropist and serial entrepreneur, Engr. Okonkwo is deeply involved in philanthropy, sponsoring numerous giveback projects and events that positively impact communities. His passion for excellence, both in business and social responsibility, underscores his role as a leader in his field and a benefactor to society.

Sandra Iyawa

Sandra Iyawa

Chairman

Ms. Iyawa is a highly experienced chartered accountant with vast Pan– African experience in the public and private sectors.. Her key skills are communications solutions, content creation, project management, change management, disaster recovery / risk and impact analysis, digital marketing, customer journey experience, gap analysis, business process re- engineering, business strategy, branding, and corporate re-imagining. She is the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of Times Multimedia ltd, where she led on content strategy, signed partnerships with CNNI, PWc and Microsoft, developed brand partnerships, public relations, marketing and communications solutions across Africa. She also led on the creative aspect of the first-ever Intra-Africa trade fair 2018 in Cairo convened by Afreximbank (CAX).

She was the former Executive Vice-Chair for Creative Africa Exchange (CAX) board and MVMO Africa. She has run projects in Rwanda, Egypt, Kenya, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Nigeria. Prior to joining Times Multimedia, she attained directorial level within the NHS (National Health Service in the United Kingdom) where she worked on the transformation of the NHS to make it more economically viable managing budgets of £150M+. Sandra has a strong flair for developing results driven campaigns. Through her superb communication skills, she has successfully gotten clients, business partners, and colleagues to buy into organizations ideas. In Nigeria, she has worked with McKinsey Nigeria around the power sector stakeholder’s forum with the Federal Ministry of Power, and also worked on the MYTO with the power distribution companies. She has a first-degree BA Hons in Accounting and Finance from North London Business school. A Fellow with the Association Certified Charted Accountants. She is currently the CEO of LI Corporate Group.

Dr. Ifeanyi Augustine Okonkwo

Dr. Ifeanyi Augustine Okonkwo

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Ifeanyi Augustine Okonkwo is a distinguished serial entrepreneur with a robust academic foundation and a track record of founding and leading successful enterprises. He holds a degree in Computer Science/Statistics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which has provided him with a strong analytical and technical background.

As the Founder and CEO of Austine & Partners Group of Companies, Dr. Okonkwo has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, steering the company toward significant growth and innovation across various industries. His entrepreneurial spirit is further exemplified in his role as Chairman and Co-founder of New Edge Pharmacy Ltd, a wholesale pharmacy where he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s strategic direction and expanding its market presence.

Dr. Okonkwo’s career is marked by his commitment to excellence, innovation, and the development of human capacity. His diverse experience and accomplishments underscore his ability to navigate and excel in both the private sector and entrepreneurial ventures.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Okonkwo was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa (D.Sc) in Entrepreneurship and Strategic International Business Management, further solidifying his reputation as a leader and innovator in the business world.