Meet the Management Team

An Impact-Driven Investment Professional: Leading Sustainable Growth and Portfolio Management

Irunokhai Chigoziri Lauretha is a dynamic investment professional with extensive experience in managing portfolios, developing financial strategies, and executing impactful investment projects, with a strong focus on ESG integration and sustainable sectors. She holds an MBA in Financial Management from Lagos State University and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Ibadan. She is also a Sponsored Individual (Fund Manager) certified by the Securities & Exchange Commission, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and The Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers.

As the founding Managing Director/CEO of Sky Capital Asset Management Ltd, Lauretha has been instrumental in leading strategic direction, overseeing investments, and establishing trusted relationships with shareholders and regulatory bodies. Prior to this, as Head of Portfolio Management, she managed multi-asset portfolios, directed policy formulation, and executed investment strategies to align with client objectives.

Her career highlights include successfully growing global investment portfolios from N35 billion to over N60 billion at Veritas Pensions Ltd, achieving 100% targeted returns on fixed-income portfolios, and designing innovative financial products like Dollar Mutual Funds and Treasury Bill Notes. With expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, and a deep understanding of the African investment landscape, Lauretha is adept at driving value creation and fostering sustainable development through strategic investment and active ownership. Lauretha is the driving force behind Prodigy Group and is currently in charge of wealth & strategic direction of the institution..

Leveraging IT Excellence for Financial Operational Efficiency and Security

Chidi Egubjor Paschal brings over 19 years of extensive post-graduate experience in Computer Engineering and Information Technology, with a strong foundation in Mathematics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. His expertise spans critical areas such as Computer Hardware/Software Installation, Management, Network Administration (Windows 2008/2012 platforms), Systems Security, Integration, Configuration, and Disaster Planning.

As a Chief Operating Officer and former Group Head of ICT at leading pension management firms in Nigeria, Chidi has a proven track record of overseeing day-to-day business operations, preparing strategic ICT plans, implementing IT policies and security strategies, managing IT infrastructure, and ensuring regulatory compliance. His background includes significant roles in managing critical financial software like Fundfusion Manager and overseeing data integrity and backup procedures.

A Senior Member of the Chartered Portfolio Management Institute and an Associate Chartered Economist, Chidi combines technical prowess with a deep understanding of financial sector operations. He is adept at leading teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring continuous improvement in ICT services, making him a valuable asset for driving technological advancement and operational resilience within financial institutions.

Dedicated Human Resources Expert

Njoku Nkemdilim Juliet is a dedicated Human Resources expert with over 15 years of experience, renowned for her strategic approach to fostering dynamic and inclusive workplaces. Holding a Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management and Associate Membership (ACIPM) from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, complemented by an MBA in Marketing from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Juliet excels in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational efficiency.

Her CIPM credentials underpin her ability to drive impactful HR initiatives, such as designing cost-free training programs that enhanced staff performance and restructuring salary frameworks to boost productivity. With a strong foundation in recruitment, performance management, payroll administration, and policy compliance, Juliet has delivered measurable results across pensions, banking, and consulting sectors.

A collaborative leader with a data-driven mindset, Juliet leverages her HR expertise to create thriving work environments. Her commitment to excellence and adaptability makes her an invaluable asset to our team.

Leadership Overview

Raphael Famuyiwa is a dynamic finance leader with over eight years of experience in portfolio management, derivatives trading, and quantitative research. As the founder and Portfolio Manager of Ocean-Ways Partners (2023–August 2025), he built a successful investment firm, leading a team to outperform benchmark indices across major markets in 2023 and achieve a 20% ROI through strategic restructuring. Since August 2025, he has served as Group Head of Finance at Prodigy Investment, where he oversees financial strategy, drives advanced analytics initiatives, and enhances group-wide portfolio performance.

Innovation and Expertise: A pioneer in financial technology, Raphael independently designed and developed "Mcmarket," a cutting-edge, pre-launch software for options and derivatives trading, completed in August 2025. This functional platform integrates Monte Carlo, Black-Scholes, and Binomial models with real-time API data, streamlining strategy execution and improving efficiency by an estimated 20%.

Education: Raphael holds an ACCA/MBA qualification earned through the integrated program at the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF, 2013–2016), complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria (2008–2011). He is currently pursuing CFA Level 1 (planned for 2026).

Financial Leadership Excellence

Abayomi Adegboyega has over a decade impeccable experience in finance, accounting, tax management and audit from engineering, health sector and financial services company. He is a member of prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Economics of Ekiti State University and University of Lagos respectively.

He relates well with professional courtesy and brings deep financial expertise to drive organizational growth and regulatory compliance.

Dynamic Business Development

Isabella Chizoba Ozobu is a highly adaptable professional with diverse experience in business development and operations, holding a BA in History & International Studies from Lagos State University demonstrating a strong ability to drive growth and enhance customer relationships. In her current role as a Business Developer, she excels at cultivating and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, negotiating terms, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Her background also includes significant experience as an Operations Supervisor, where she managed teams, oversaw inventory, implemented quality control standards, and coordinated distribution logistics. Isabella possesses strong core competencies in organizational planning, customer relationship management, problem-solving, and decision-making.

While her primary experience is not directly in financial services, her proven ability to drive business growth, manage complex operations, build strong client relationships, and maintain confidentiality makes her a versatile asset for roles focused on business expansion, client engagement, or operational efficiency within a financial company.