Joseph Osuagwu

Joseph Ikechukwu Osuagwu Founder | Business Leader | Data Analyst | Digital Health Innovator Email:-| Phone: - LinkedIn: Joseph Osuagwu | Location: Abuja, Nigeria Professional Summary Entrepreneurial and results-driven business professional with over 10 years of cross-industry experience in sales, project management, and digital health innovation. Founder of Xolt Telehealth Services, leveraging technology and data to bridge healthcare access gaps in Africa. Known for visionary leadership, strategic execution, and excellence in scaling teams and businesses. Strong expertise in business development, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for creating sustainable impact through innovation. Core Competencies Strategic Leadership & Execution | Data Analytics (SQL, Excel, Power BI) | Digital Health Systems & Innovation Business & Financial Management | Project Planning & Agile Execution | Sales Strategy & Customer Acquisition Team Development & Cross-functional Collaboration | Communication, Public Speaking & Negotiation Professional Experience Founder & CEO, Xolt Telehealth Services | Abuja, Nigeria | 2020 - Present - Built and scaled a remote healthcare startup offering virtual consultations and e-pharmacy services. - Led product design, strategy, and operations; onboarded 20+ medical professionals and 1000+ users. - Utilized user analytics to improve engagement, resulting in a 40% increase in monthly consultations. - Negotiated strategic partnerships with health providers and NGOs for rural outreach programs. Senior Sales Executive, Union Bank | Abuja, Nigeria | 2017 - 2019 - Delivered 30% YoY growth in SME banking portfolio through consultative selling and customer relationship management. - Conducted training on financial literacy and products, improving client retention by 45%. - Recognized as Top 5% performer in the Northern region. Project Manager, Tholakele Group of Companies | 2015 - Oversaw cross-border business development projects focused on logistics and supply chain improvement. - Executed project timelines and budgets, cutting operational costs by 18%. - Led cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, and finance departments. Business Manager, Cool Choice Company | 2013 - 2016 - Directed daily business operations, team leadership, and growth strategy. - Implemented cost-saving measures and new revenue streams, increasing profit margins by 25%. - Developed SOPs and performance metrics that enhanced operational efficiency. Education B.Sc. Biochemistry, University of Calabar - Second Class Upper Division Certifications Joseph Ikechukwu Osuagwu Founder | Business Leader | Data Analyst | Digital Health Innovator Email:-| Phone: - LinkedIn: Joseph Osuagwu | Location: Abuja, Nigeria - Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Coursera - Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI (In Progress) - Certificate in Digital Health Innovation - Johns Hopkins University (Coursera) - Leadership in Business Strategy - Harvard Business School Online Projects - Xolt Mobile Health App Launch (2021): Led development of a telemedicine app with 500+ downloads in 3 months. - SME Financial Literacy Campaign (2018): Trained 200+ small business owners with Union Bank. - Tholakele Logistics Restructure (2015): Reduced delivery delays and cost by 18%. Volunteering - Mentor, Young Innovators Africa (2022-Present) - Community Health Advocate, Abuja -) - Chess Coach, Calabar Youth Club -) Publications - 'Digital Health in Africa: Opportunities & Barriers' - African Journal of Public Health, 2022 - 'Using Data to Drive Healthcare Innovation' - Medium, 2023 Interests Chess (Strategy & Competition) | Volleyball | Health Tech Trends | Youth Mentorship