Mawuena Gagakuma is a high-impact strategist and senior consultant with over 18 years of expertise spanning investment banking, risk management, and specialized health insurance consultancy.
His career began in the global financial hubs of London with Linklaters and Legal & General Investment Management, providing him with an international pedigree applied successfully to the Ghanaian corporate landscape.
A recognized authority in risk and governance, Mawuena has held pivotal leadership roles, including Market Risk Manager at Merchant Bank (now UMB) and Risk Team Leader at Sovereign Bank.
He has managed complex liquidation assignments exceeding USD 25 million and executed critical financial modeling for global organizations such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and GIZ.
Mawuena brings a unique regulatory perspective to Octaplus, having served as a licensed Scheme Agent with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), and also acts as a facilitator at the National Banking College.
Over 18 years of experience in investment banking, risk management, and health insurance consultancy
Managed high-value liquidation assignments and financial modeling for international clients
Specialist in risk, governance, and regulatory compliance
Licensed Scheme Agent with NHIA and facilitator at the National Banking College
Mawuena’s expertise supports Octaplus in driving strategic growth, financial rigor, and institutional stability within Ghana’s health insurance ecosystem.
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