Business
The "Leading in a Mosaic World” podcast, hosted by Susan Popoola, explores the complexities of our modern, interconnected world with a rich diversity of guests. Today’s guest is Fola Laoye, a healthcare leader and CEO of Iwosen Investments, overseeing Lagoon and Euracare Hospitals in Nigeria. A Harvard Business School alumna, she chairs FSDH Asset Management and serves on the Institute for Healthcare Improvement board. During COVID-19, she co-led Lagos' Eti-Osa Isolation Centre through YPO. Recognised as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and recipient of Harvard's Africa Leadership Award, she combines business excellence with transformative impact in African healthcare systems.
In this episode, Fola Laoye shares her journey from a rich academic upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, to becoming a prominent leader in the healthcare sector. She discusses the beauty and potential of Nigeria, the importance of education, and her transformative experience at Harvard. Fola emphasises the significance of governance in family businesses, the challenges of succession planning, and the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare. She also reflects on the legacy she aims to create for future generations, highlighting the need for intentionality in passing on values and skills.
You can connect with Fola Laoye via LinkedIn And also connect with the host, Susan Popoola, the CEO of Mosaic Fusions, a specialist in human value optimisation, via LinkedIn. Learn more about her work on her Mosaic Fusions website. And publications on Mosaic Gold Ltd.
This series of the podcast is produced by Rafiat Akinwande.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fola Laoye
03:00 Early Life and Background
05:50 Traveling Nigeria: A Personal Perspective
08:40 The Beauty and Potential of Nigeria
11:04 Development Challenges in Nigeria
13:38 Education at Harvard: Aspirations and Experiences
16:04 Establishing the Africa Business Club at Harvard
18:51 Impact of African Representation at Harvard
21:28 Career Journey: From Harvard to Healthcare Leadership
24:08 Family Legacy in Healthcare
27:08 The Journey into Healthcare Management
31:16 Transforming Healthcare into a Sustainable Business
35:33 Innovating Health Insurance in Nigeria
39:40 Navigating Succession in Family Business
44:45 Legacy Beyond Family: The Future of Healthcare
50:38 Intentionality in Legacy and Values
54:36 Outro
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