Vice President, Investor Relations and joint ventures
Annastesia Nonye Nkaakwa is Vice President, Investor Relations and joint ventures, Akuland Group as of January 2024. In this role, she is responsible for communicating the vision and value of Akuland’s transformation with its shareholders and the financial community. Prior to this, Annastesia was an Assistant manager with fifteen years experience at Zenith Bank International, Manages staff performance, maintains accountability and oversees inventory. Consistently supervising teams for customer services on standard and also inducting the newly recruited staff. She was appointed to the role in December 2020.
Annastesia began her career with Guarantee Trust Bank in 2009 at its customer service unit and later joined zenith Bank International plc in 2010. Since then she has held critical roles across it’s branches including porthacourt as south east compliance officer. In 2021 she was appointed Group chair person strategic planning and Retail banking management. This role engages her as a training staff to the retail marketing staff of the south east branches of Zenith Bank both for the newly employed and the newly deployed staff from the bank’s operational unit into the marketing unit. Her managerial skills got her her present employment and position in Akuland Group of Companies where she presently supervises the various units of the company.
Annastesia is a Nigeria who obtained her first Bachelor of science Degree in psychology from Imo state University and a masters degree in Guidance and counseling university of Manitoba Canada.
Non-Executive Director and Board Member
Nnadozie Hope-Onyekwere, Ph.D.
Dr. Nnadozie , is a highly accomplished professional and seasoned strategic advisor with a proven track record of success in a career spanning over 15 years in diverse industries: energy management, investment, oil & gas, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Dr. Nnadozie has extensive experience across diverse regions and cross-continental expertise, having worked in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America and having made significant contributions to organizations across these regions.
Dr Nnadozie spearheaded numerous energy management initiatives, helping organizations optimize their energy consumption, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact. His strategic approach has led to innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. His keen eye for opportunities and a deep understanding of market dynamics have facilitated strategic investments in various sectors focusing on investors’ risk management. His astute analysis and risk management skills have contributed to the success of numerous investment ventures, generating significant returns for stakeholders.
As a Non-Executive Director, Dr. Nnadozie brings a wealth of expertise and a global perspective to the boardroom. With his multidisciplinary expertise, he brings a unique perspective to every project. He is committed to driving success through collaboration, innovation, strategic thinking, and delivering tangible results. His strategic insights and regulatory acumen are invaluable assets in guiding the organization toward sustainable growth and compliance excellence.
Dr. Nnadozie’s commitment to excellence, extensive regulatory experience, and international exposure make him an indispensable asset to our organization operating in the highly regulated energy and investment sector.