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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