I am Dr Ikechukwu Okoh, a Healthcare Leader, Executive Coach, Angel Investor, and passionate advocate for building sustainable, innovative healthcare solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

With 2 decades of experience in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, I’ve worn many hats: emergency medicine doctor, healthcare executive, startup advisor, and business strategist. 

My journey has taken me from frontline clinical care to the boardroom, where I now partner with healthcare founders, executives, and innovators to scale their impact and navigate the complexities of leadership.

I currently serve as Group Head at Boulevard Group and sit on the advisory boards of several fast-growing startups. 

Through my coaching and consulting, I help leaders:

✅ Build resilient teams and culture

✅ Develop winning strategies for growth and funding

✅ Navigate healthcare politics and operational challenges

Why me?

     -MBBS (Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria )

     -MPH & MBA (UK)

     -MRCEM (UK)

     -Fellowships (FRSPH, FIMC)

     -Angel Investor (Tekedia Capital & others)

     -Certified Lean Six Sigma (Quality & Operational Excellence)

Let’s connect if:

    -You’re a healthcare founder looking to scale

    -You’re a leader seeking clarity and growth strategies

    -You need advice for a healthcare business or leadership development

Learn more / work with me:

   -Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/ikechukwu-okoh

   -Download my Authority Playbook: https://ikonmd.org/?page_id=463

   -Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://leadership-pulse.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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Congratulations!


Today, at a ceremony in Manchester, I will be conferred with full membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

Thank you to all who made this happen.

Hard work pays!

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MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA

Certificate of Permanent Registration

University of Washington

Certificate of Project Management in Global Health

General Medical Council

Certificate to Practice

Commission for Health Specialties

Certified Medical Doctor

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Diploma in Emergency Medicine

War and Health

Acquired advanced knowledge in strategic management, organizational leadership, and business development, focusing on innovative solutions for complex challenges. 

The program emphasized decision-making, financial management, and sustainability strategies, equipping me to lead high-performing teams and drive organizational growth effectively.

University of East London

Developed expertise in global health systems, public health policy, and epidemiology, particularly addressing healthcare disparities and improving health outcomes. 

The program strengthened my analytical and research skills, enabling me to design and implement impactful public health interventions, especially in resource-constrained communities.

University of Suffolk

Gained comprehensive clinical and theoretical knowledge of medicine, covering areas such as internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology. 

This rigorous program provided the foundation for my medical practice, instilled a patient-centred approach to care, and nurtured my passion for improving health systems and outcomes.

Ambrose Alli University

Arabic

English

World Economic Forum

ForbesBLK

Royal Society of Public Health

Royal College of Emergency Medicine 

Nigerian Medical Association

Boulevard

Tekedia Capital

Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

Delta State Government

I launched and am leading a strategic scholarship initiative to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders. 

This project awards fully funded Tekedia miniMBA scholarships to medical students and early-career doctors (≤5 years post-MBBS) across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The program provides recipients access to practical business, innovation, and leadership training tailored for the evolving healthcare landscape in Africa. 

It reflects my passion for bridging the gap between clinical expertise and entrepreneurial leadership.

Key Outcomes:

1. Designed scholarship framework, selection criteria, and promotional campaign

2. Reviewed applications and selected high-potential recipients

3. Mentored participants throughout the program

4. Strengthened networks across the medical and startup ecosystem in Africa

This initiative is part of my broader commitment to healthcare leadership, digital health innovation, and startup strategy in Africa.

miniMBA Scholarship for Medical Students & Early-Career Doctors in Sub-Saharan Africa

Transformational Healthcare Leader | Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Leadership Coach | Building Robust Health Systems in Africa

I am a medical doctor and leader at Boulevard Group, where I drive innovative healthcare solutions to enhance public health globally. 

My team is committed to bridging healthcare gaps. 

We focus on inclusivity and improving service delivery. 

With expertise in medical education and insights from my MBA and MPH, I lead impactful projects. 

As an angel investor affiliated with the Tekedia Capital Syndicate, I advocate for healthcare as a fundamental right and support health-tech startups in Africa. 

My affiliations with various organisations highlight my role as a physician, entrepreneur, and investor dedicated to transforming healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

I am available for the following services:

1. Executive Coaching for Healthcare Leaders: 

I offer personalised coaching programs for healthcare leaders and executives who want to improve their management and leadership skills. 

I focus on navigating healthcare regulations, improving patient care standards, and optimising team performance.

2. Healthcare Consulting Services: 

With my experience across different countries, I provide consultancy on healthcare management, operations, and strategy. 

I concentrate on helping healthcare organisations improve efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

3. Advisory for Healthcare Startups: 

As an MBA holder with healthcare experience, I advise startups on their business models, pitch preparation, and market strategy.

Please connect/DM me if you need these services!

Group Head | Strategic Leadership | Executive Coach | Angel Investor | Podcast Host | Newsletters Author | Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Thank you for being part of my story.


I’m deeply grateful to everyone who sent messages, made calls, and offered kind words yesterday after I was awarded Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

Your support, encouragement, and goodwill mean more than I can express. 

This milestone is a reminder that no journey is ever walked alone.

Thank you for being part of my story🙏

I’m happy to share that toward the end of last year, 



I received the Excellence in Strategic Leadership Award from ScholarUP Mentoring Academy at their Global Conference, The Ascension 2025.

Leadership, for me, has never been about titles. 

It’s been about making hard decisions when no one is watching, choosing people over convenience, and staying the course when progress feels slow.

I’ve learned that authentic leadership often looks unremarkable in the moment, but its impact compounds quietly over time.

Grateful for this recognition, and even more thankful for the journey, the lessons, and the people who make it meaningful.

Thank you, Amaka Ifeduba, Ph.D. and team.

You are doing a great job.

You are human, and that's okay!




Some days, you might not feel at your strongest. 

That doesn’t mean you're weak.

It shows you’re simply human. 

Progress doesn't happen on perfect days. 

It happens when you show up, even on the imperfect ones. 

What small victory can you celebrate today?

You’re doing better than you think.

Doesn't let anyone make you feel otherwise.

Good morning!

Stop overthinking!


Bold decisions shape every impactful life.

Not always perfect, but always clear.

Hesitate too long, and circumstances take control.

Where in your life are you called to decide?

Stop overthinking.

Act now, quickly.

Good morning!

You already have more than you think you do.


But the problem is you keep outsourcing your confidence to opinions, noise, and comparisons.

Trusting yourself is a leadership skill.

Today, all you need to do is listen more to yourself.

You are better than you think.

Good morning!

If everything is important to you, then nothing is.


Focus isn’t about doing more.

It’s about protecting what matters.

Your future depends on what you say no to, not just what you say yes to.

What are you saying yes to that’s costing you focus?

STOP NOW!

Enjoy your weekend!

You don’t rise to the level of your goals. Instead, you fall to the level of your systems.


The truth is, motivation fades, but systems stay.

You won’t always feel inspired, but your systems don’t rely on emotion.

Your routines carry you when motivation dips.

Excellence rarely arrives dramatically.

It grows quietly through structure.

Design your environment so the proper actions become natural.

What system do you need to build or improve?

Your legacy is measured by the lives you've touched.


The leaders who moulded my journey didn’t just teach; they believed in me.

They recognised my potential long before I felt ready.

That unwavering belief transformed everything.

Your real work isn’t only about what you build.

It’s about who you build it with.

Who needs your belief today?

Let them know: they can do it!

Good morning!

Some opportunities feel different, not because of visibility, but because of alignment.


When David Onu MD, invited me to write the foreword for this book, I knew it wasn’t just another project. 

As I read through the pages, I saw the same questions many leaders quietly wrestle with: 

Is this still me? 

Is there more ahead? 

What does reinvention really look like?

Contributing the book was an honour, and a reminder that growth often begins the moment we permit ourselves to evolve.

Congratulations, David, on bringing this important work to life. 

I’m proud to be part of the journey and excited for the conversations this book will spark.

Join me for the virtual launch tomorrow.

Ifeanyi Akaleme, PhD Emily Wale-Koya Dr. Ola van Steen  Cecelia Catherine Loppy

Your team doesn’t stay silent because they lack ideas.


They stay silent when it doesn’t feel safe to speak.

Silence stops learning.

But when your people feel safe to question, challenge, and contribute, they bring out the best in themselves.

Psychological safety doesn’t weaken performance.

It strengthens it.

Ask yourself today:

How can I make my next conversation feel safer?

How can I bring out the best in my team?

Good morning, and have a fabulous day.

This year doesn’t need more noise.

It needs more clarity.

In this week’s edition, I share a simple but powerful truth:

How you begin shapes how you lead with reflection, intention, and grounded leadership.

If you’re building something meaningful this year, this one is for you.

What word will define your leadership in 2026?

Read the newsletter here: 

https://lnkd.in/eD8asba9

Most leaders use SWOT to analyse businesses.

The best leaders use it to analyse themselves.

Strengths.
Weaknesses.
Opportunities.
Threats.

Not as labels, but as mirrors.

Because leadership doesn’t break at the strategy level first.

It breaks at the self-awareness level.

This week, try running a SWOT on yourself.

What might you discover?

Read the full newsletter here:

https://lnkd.in/evU4DjqC

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