DIRECTORS

IFEOMA REGINA NWAHIRI (BARR.)

Chairman

BARR. (MRS.) IFEOMA NWAHIRI joined the Board of Directors of Cutix Plc in 2016 as a Non-Executive Director.  She is a graduate of Imo State University, Owerri with an LLB in 2003, and went to Nigerian Law School, Abuja in 2003.

She is the Principal Partner, Laud Chambers from 2007 to date.  Barr (Mrs) Nwahiri is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.  She was a Director of Cutix Plc from 2005 to 2011.  She was the Managing Director, Soul Mill Limited from 2010 to 2014.

She was appointed as a Non-Executive Director, Adswitch Plc from 2011 to 2013.  She was re-appointed to the Board in October 2016.

IJEOMA AGNES ODUONYE (MRS.)

Chief executive Officer

Mrs. Ijeoma Agnes Oduonye was appointed to the Board of Directors of Cutix Plc in October 2018 and she took over the position of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective November 1, 2018. She was the head of the Administration Department of Cutix Plc from 2006 to 2011. She worked as the Company Secretary from 2011 – 2018 before she took over the position of CEO in 2018. She is an Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. She graduated from the Federal Polytechnic Oko, with HND in Secretarial Studies in 1995. She attended the Advanced Management Program at Lagos Business School and Chief Executive Program at IESE Business School, Spain in 2018. Mrs. Oduonye got her Post Graduate Diploma and Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University in 2019 and 2021 respectively.  She is currently the Vice President (Finance) and Chairman, Electrical/Electronic sectoral group of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA) and Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN) respectively.

IFEANYI FRANCIS UZODIKE (Mr)

Director

Mr. Ifeanyi Uzodike did his university and post graduate education at Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, U.S.A., where he obtained a BSc in Accounting in 1984 and an MBA in 1988.

He worked in 1979 & 1980 with EN-Project (Nig.) Ltd a Consulting Engineering Firm and her sister company Pacific Engineering Ltd, which were into design and construction of residential and industrial buildings. For his one-year NYSC he worked with the Chartered Accounting firm of Nnamdi Oyeka & Co. in Lagos.

He worked with United Jersey Bank in New Jersey, from 1989 to 1991 and was responsible for posting and reconciliation in the Accounts Unit of the Bankcard Department. He joined CUTIX PLC as a Manager in 1991 and rose steadily to General Manager in 2004. Mr. Uzodike has worked and undergone training attachment in several departments including Audit, Administration, Human Resources, Marketing and Manufacturing. He attended courses organized by Lagos Business School on making a Board Effective, Supply Chain Management and Interpersonal Skills. Ifeanyi was the Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc from November 1, 2008, to October 31, 2018 when he retired at the end of his second tenure.

Mr. Uzodike is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Principal owner of Gmart Limited, Nnewi (owners of Gmart Stores), which is a modern retail supermarket.

Mr. Uzodike was the President of the Cable Manufacturers Association of Nigerian (CAMAN) ten years and was also a Council member of the Anambra/Enugu/Ebonyi State branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). He was a member of the National Council of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and a member of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Committee. Mr. Uzodike was the President of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture from July 2018-May 2021. He is a past President of Nnewi Sports Club and a member of the Rotary Club of Nnewi. He is married with children.

IJEOMA CHICHEBE EZEASOR (MRS.)

Director

Mrs. Ezeasor is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus with B.Sc. in Accountancy in 2004. She obtained her Master’s degree in both Business Banking and Business Administration Finance from University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus in 2008.  She obtained Master of Science (M.Sc.) Development Studies from the same University in 2011 and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy at University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.  

Mrs. Ezeasor is a member of the following associations – Nigerian Environmental Society, Academy of International Business, International Academy of African Business and Development, International Society for Market and Development and Think Tank South East Economic Summit Group.  She was also a Council Member, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (Anambra, Enugu & Ebonyi State branch) and Secretary, Enugu Shippers Association. She has vast experience in strategic development communications, public speaking, training, research design and development, data tracking advocacy, project coordination and supervision. She has several published and unpublished papers for conferences and has participated in conference special panel sessions.

IKE GODWIN OKONKWO (MR.)

Director

Mr. Okonkwo is a 1981 HND Marketing graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu.  He also obtained a HND in Accountancy from the Federal Polytechnic Oko in 1997.  He joined Adtec Ltd in 1982 as a project management staff to study amongst others the manufacture of electrical wires and cables as the cables division which later became Cutix Plc and electrical switchgears as the switchgear division which became Adswitch Plc.  As a foundation staff of Cutix Plc, he worked in various Senior Management positions while growing with the Company. He rose to the position of General Manager before retiring in 1999.

He worked with Keywest Properties Ltd, a firm engaged in contract and property management as the General Manager from 2001 to 2003 before joining Ponsel Nig. Ltd, an engineering company, in 2004 as the General Manager till date. He is an associate member of both the Nigerian Marketing Association and the Nigerian Institute of Management.  Mr. Okonkwo is a member of IMT Alumni Association and member, Finance Committee, Games Village Residents Association, Abuja branch.  He is also a member of Nnewi Sports Club.  Mr. Okonkwo joined the Board of Cutix Plc as a Non-Executive Director on October 31, 2014.  He was a member of the Risk Management Committee of the Board of the Company.  He was also a member of the Governance, Nomination & Compensation (GNC) Committee and subsequently the Chairman of the Committee before his retirement in 2017.  Mr. Okonkwo made valuable contributions during the period he sat on the Board of the Company.

ABAYOMI ABIMBOLA OLAYINKA

Director

Abayomi Olayinka graduated from the University of Lagos with B.Sc Mathematics and has an M.Sc in Computer Science. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Economics and has attended several courses in Accounting, Information Technology, Banking, Taxation etc. He attended a mortgage finance program at Wharton Business School.

He has over 30 years working experience in System Development and has several solutions developed on Oracle platform to his credit. He has vast experience in banking, risk management, management consulting and real estate construction business. He has been an HR consultant for several years and a mortgage broker and has packaged loans for several individuals and corporate bodies in the real estate business.

Abayomi is also a certified trainer accredited by the Centre of Management Development (CMD). He is currently on the faculty of a good number of reputable institutions and training firms – including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Financial Institution Training Centre, Wright & Co, Tom Associates, BDS Consulting, Flame Consult and Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry. His areas of specialisation are leadership, management, credit analysis, accounting, risk management, mortgage finance, banking operation, audit & compliance, customer service and anti-money laundering etc. He is a Past President of Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria, a former member of council of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and an honorary senior member of CIBN. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors.

He is a Fellow of both Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Taxation. He is a former member of the council of Nigeria Computer Society in which he is a Fellow of the Society. He is on the Audit and Building Committee of the Nigeria Computer Society. He is also a member of Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria.

He is a founding member of the Board of Nigeria Internet Registration Association (managers of ng). He is a member of the council of Bishop Adelakun Howells Memorial Church (Anglican communion) Surulere and on the Board of some companies and happily married.

ONYEKACHUKWU NSOEDO

Director

Onyekachukwu Nsoedo is a dynamic and results- driven sales and marketing leader with over 16 years of multi-industry experience—including 14 years in managerial roles across Nigeria’s FMCGs and Oil & Gas/Energy sectors. Renowned for his strategic foresight and operational excellence, he has consistently led high-performing teams, driven market expansion, and delivered exceptional results in competitive business environments. He possesses deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, territory, distributor and outlet management (T D O M), trade category management , channel/key account development, and retail/bar sales execution. His leadership is rooted in a robust understanding of B2B and B2C business models, route-to-market optimization, market penetration, and reseller capability development.

Onyekachukwu is recognized for building sales organizations that deliver—through sharp data analysis, salesforce capability development, and value-based distributor relationship management. A natural communicator, persuasive negotiator, and strategic thinker, he balances a strong results orientation with a relatable, people-first leadership style.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Madonna University, a Master of Science in Business Administration from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and a Mini-MBA from Tekedia Institute, Boston, USA. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. His career spans key leadership roles at Unilever Nigeria Plc, Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, Adswitch Plc and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) _Owners of International Breweries Plc. He currently serves as Regional Cluster Sales Head (Lubricants, North) at Conoil Plc, where he continues to drive market growth, distributor performance, and frontline team development. Beyond his corporate achievements, Onyekachukwu contributes meaningfully to both industry and academia.

He is the author of peer- reviewed publications in international journals on topics such as Job design and employee engament ethical climate and job satisfaction, Job security and employee commitment, employee remuneration and affective commitment etc. His thought leadership offers a compelling bridge between scholarly insight and real-world application. He is a member of the Institute of Public Management, Institute of Certified Sales Professionals, and the Harvard Business School Online community – Business in Society Chapter. He also volunteers with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) – Industrial Policy Commission (INPC) General Assembly and currently serves as General Secretary of the Nnewi Alpha-lite Association, Abuja. When he is not building brands or mentoring teams, you will find him enjoying a strategic game of chess or unwinding with a swim.

MR. IKECHUKWU NWOSU

Director

Mr. Ikechukwu Nwosu graduated from University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) with a Bachelor of Science (Social Sciences ) in Sociology & Anthropology with a 2 Class Honours (Upper Division) in 1983. He has attended a lot of local and international courses, seminars, workshops and trade shows. He worked with Adswitch Plc – an indigenous Electrical Switchgear and Accessories Manufacturing company from 1985 – 2001. He joined the company as a Trainee Product Manager and left as a General Manager (Marketing / Corporate Administration). On leaving Adswitch Plc.

Mr. Nwosu worked with Nigerian Ports Authority as a Principal Manager (Commercial) from 2001 – 2006 He later joined Sermatech Nigeria Ltd (2007 – 2020) as a General Manager. Sermatch Nigeria Ltd is an indigenous Private Company in the business of Engineering Procurement & Construction in Power, Civil/Building Construction and Oil & Gas sectors of the economy. Mr. Nwosu was appointed a Non – Executive Director of Omharmonics Investment Ltd – a key player in the Hospitality Industry and Property Development in Nigeria. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Eston Jay Investment Ltd since 2003 to date. Mr. Ikechukwu Nwosu is a member of several Fitness, Health and Sports Clubs. He likes to swim and a keen Lawn Tennis Player.

MR. EBIYON JOHN ETUWEWE

Director

Mr. Ebiyon John Etuwewe is a seasoned business executive with over two decades of experience in banking, business development, and strategic consulting. He brings a wealth of knowledge in financial management, branch operations, and market expansion to his new role as Director at Cutix Nigeria Plc. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Etuwewe has held key leadership positions at some of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, including the former Standard Trust Bank Limited, United Bank for Africa Plc., former Bank PHB Plc., Keystone Bank Limited, and Unity Bank Plc. His tenure in these institutions is marked by a consistent track record of growth and turnaround success.

Beyond the banking sector, Mr. Etuwewe has served as a strategic consultant for companies such as Metalock Nigeria Limited and Pi-Moff Resources, where he played a key role in business development, marketing strategy, and operational planning. His contributions have not gone unnoticed. In 2011, he was commended by Bank PHB for foiling a ₦150 million fraud attempt—a testament to his vigilance and integrity. He also received performance recognition from UBA in 2006.

Mr. Etuwewe holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Benin and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Calabar. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketers of Nigeria and the Nigerian Institute of Management. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is deeply committed to community service and currently serves as Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association at Chrisland High School, Abuja. Mr. Etuwewe is married and hails from Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. His interests include music, reading, global intellectual discourse, and travel.