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Tola Umoh

@tolaumoh

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I've led investment portfolios, scaled AUM, and delivered risk-managed multi-asset returns.

Nigeria

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I've led investment strategy at Sthenic Capital Management, managing a ₦4.7B private debt and growth-capital fund while increasing AUM by 400% within 12 months.

I structured and executed more than ₦2.6B in investments across real estate, environmental services, food processing, manufacturing, recycling, beauty, and industrial gas. From origination and due diligence through approval and post-investment monitoring, I delivered a 4.83% average monthly fund return as of March 2025.

Earlier, I served as Executive Director at Teakwood Advisory Partners, overseeing financial advisory, treasury management, fixed-income investments, credit appraisal, capital recovery, and client relationships.

At Paragon Investment Management, I progressed from Investment Officer to COO and CEO, leading strategy, operations, compliance, research, and portfolio oversight. I helped steer the firm through the 2008 capital-market meltdown by repositioning investments, strengthening governance, and maintaining investor confidence.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Investment Management

Sthenic Capital Management Limited

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

Led investment strategy and managed a ₦4.7B fund focused on private debt and growth capital, achieving a 400% AUM increase. Structured and executed deals from origination to post-investment monitoring, recording an average monthly return of 4.83%.

Portfolio Strategy Private Debt Fixed Income Asset Allocation Team Leadership Client Engagement Regulatory Compliance

Executive Director

Teakwood Advisory Partners Limited

Jun 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 3 months)

Oversaw strategic business development, financial advisory, investment planning and treasury management for client portfolios. Managed investments in fixed income securities and led capital recovery efforts.

Financial Advisory Investment Planning Treasury Management Fixed Income Portfolio Management Client Relationship Management Fundamental analysis Financial Modeling

Chief Executive Officer

Paragon Investment Management Limited

Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Promoted from Investment Officer to CEO over a 12-year tenure, leading strategy, operations, and compliance for a regulated equity-based fund management firm. Steered the company through the 2008 capital market meltdown.

Investment Strategy Operations Management Regulatory Compliance SEC Liaison Stakeholder Management