Stanley Solagah, CFA
Board Member
Stanley Solagah is a highly accomplished Treasury and Investment professional with over 8 years of experience in capital mobilization, portfolio optimization, and financial structuring. As a Board Member at Nexto Pharmaceuticals, he leverages his deep expertise in global financial markets and risk management to guide the company’s strategic growth and financial sustainability.
Stanley is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, recognized for his ability to align complex investment strategies with overarching institutional goals.
Strategic Board Contributions
Capital Mobilization & Treasury: Expertise in managing high-value investments (exceeding $1 billion) across American, European, and Asian markets, specializing in liquidity and treasury optimization.
Financial Governance: Proficient in financial statement analysis, IFRS 9 accounting standards, and quantitative analysis, ensuring rigorous fiscal oversight for organizational stability.
Market Insight & Analysis: Skilled in macroeconomic analysis and credit risk assessment, providing the board with actionable data to navigate evolving pharmaceutical and financial landscapes.
Strategic Leadership: A proven leader in team building and organizational strategy, focusing on long-term capital preservation and value creation.
Professional Experience
Team Lead, Treasury and Investments: African Trade Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Achievements:
Leads Africa-focused resource mobilization strategies, spearheading efforts to raise USD 200 million in Tier 2 capital.
Conducted comprehensive fee analysis across 25 banks, leading to a significant reduction in operational charges from 2% to 0.5%.
Developed and delivered daily industry updates and financial insights to senior management and boards.
Education & Professional Credentials
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA): CFA Institute, USA.
M.Sc. in Financial Economics: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
B.Sc. in Statistics: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.
Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA): Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), USA.
Professional Memberships: Student Member (Level II) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG).
Core Skills
Quantitative & Macroeconomic Analysis
Asset Liability Management (ALM)
Financial Modelling & Valuation
Strategic Planning & Portfolio Construction