About
Ivana I. Osagie is the founder and CEO of PWR Advisory, where she advises boards, organizations, and global investors on governance, sustainability strategy, and leadership with a focus on African markets. Her background spans investment banking, consulting, and senior P&L roles across the UK and Africa, informing her work at the intersection of governance, sustainability, and capital allocation. She engages with select boards and institutions seeking to align African market execution with global governance standards and investor requirements.
Experience
- PWR AdvisoryFounder/CEOcurrent2020 — present
- BOI Investment and Trust Company LimitedNon Executive Director and Chair of the Board Governance, Remuneration And Nominations Committeecurrent2025 — present
- The Infrastructure Bank PlcNon Executive Director/Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committeecurrent2023 — present
- EtinPower LimitedMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2023 — present
- The Rallying CryMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2020 — present
- Aruwa Capital ManagementAdvisory Board Membercurrent2020 — present
- Amayi Foods LimitedBoard Chair and Non Executive Directorcurrent2018 — present
- RisingTideAfricaCo-Founder/Non Executive Board Directorcurrent2017 — present
- Notore PlcDirector, Corporate Development and Strateegy2017 — 2019
- Notore SeedsChief Executive Officer2012 — 2017
- Notore Chemical IndustriesHead Of Corporate Development2007 — 2012
- Notore Start Up ProjectProject Director2005 — 2007
- HSBCGlobal Business Transformation Manager1999 — 2004
Education
- INSEADAdvanced Management Program - AMP
- University of LiverpoolMaster of Business Administration - MBA
- University of the West of EnglandMaster's degree, Information Technology
- Cornell UniversityCertificate, Diversity and Inclusion
- Institute of Directors (IoD)Certificate, Board Direction
Skills & more
DecarbonizationCarbon MarketsCapital ProjectsDownstream Oil and GasCapital MarketsSustainability StrategyCorporate Governance1SustainabilityOrganizational LeadershipLeadership DevelopmentNew Business Development11Business Strategy33
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Change ManagementBusiness PlanningResearchProduct DevelopmentMarketing StrategyManagement ConsultingRisk ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsFacilitationLeadershipPublic SpeakingInclusive leadership- FSA Credential Level I — IFRS Foundation
- Competent Boards Sustainability & ESG Designation (GCB.D) and Certification — Competent Boards
- DISC Trainer/Facilitator — Thomas
From Ivana's professional profile.
Colleagues at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Abimbola Onakomaiya
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Abiola Sanni
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adanma Onuegbu
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adejoke Odocha
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Ademidun Edosomwan
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adenike Ogunlesi
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Aisha Raji
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ivana I. Osagie work?
- Ivana I. Osagie is at Rising Tide Africa (RTA).
Same school
Also attended INSEAD773
Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystJan HammerInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesStephane KurganInvestor at Index VenturesMahesha SubramaniamHead of Client Relations at Golden Gate Ventures
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Also attended University of the West of England26
Charlotte HowardInvestor at Index VenturesJames WilsonDesigner-in-residence at Brighteye VenturesRossInvestor at Dig Ventures Management LimitedGareth JonesManaging Partner at FinTech CollectiveDotun OlowoporokuManaging Partner at Ventures PlatformMohamed FoulserPartner at Redstone
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Also attended Cornell University703
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder CollectiveAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North America
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Also attended Institute of Directors (IoD)22
Nora AlsarhanCEO at SVCAthary AlmubarakChief Strategy Officer at SVCAlexia FarrugiaInvestment Committee & Board at Kintaro CapitalJennifer McMahonPartner at Seroba Life SciencesBrian CummingsInvestment Director at Clarendon Fund Managers Ltd.Elaine CoughlanManaging Partner at Atlantic Bridge Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at PWR Advisory1
Also worked at RisingTideAfrica6
Eghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersBankole OlusinaInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Damilola ThompsonInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Ndidi Nnoli EdozienInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Olanike JagunInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Yemi KeriInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
