Paul Omugbe
Founder and CEO of Venix Partners Limited
 Paul Okeoghene Omugbe is a results-driven Project Management and Business Transformation Expert with over 17 years of experience in business management, project management, and management consulting. He is a visionary leader with a proven track record of executing complex projects, driving strategic growth, and leading high-performance teams across multiple industries, including telecommunications, finance, and governance.Â
As the Founder and CEO of Venix Partners Limited, Paul leads cutting-edge innovations in mobile value-added services (mVAS), developing transformative digital platforms such as Mesaj (bulk SMS solution), BillMagic (bill payment automation), Turnaj (fantasy sports), and BingeBay (digital streaming). His strategic leadership has positioned Venix as a key player in digital transformation and fintech innovation.Â
A seasoned project manager, Paul has led major public sector and corporate initiatives, including audits for NEITI, PPPRA, and NNPC, reinforcing financial transparency and governance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. As a Past President of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Nigeria Chapter, he played a key role in expanding the chapter’s influence, driving growth, and fostering a culture of project management excellence.Â
Paul is also a renowned Agile coach and capacity builder. He has trained over 3,000 civil servants in project management at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA). Additionally, his Agile coaching for fintech startups has resulted in a 70% increase in productivity and faster product delivery.Â
His academic and professional credentials showcase his expertise. He holds a B.Sc. in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, UK, is pursuing an MBA at Nexford University, USA, and has globally recognized certifications, including PMP, FCA, FCCA, CPA (Ontario), FMVA, and SAFe® 6 Agilist. Paul is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).Â
Paul's impact has been widely recognized, and he has earned awards such as the Outstanding Personnel of the Year (TRACE TV, 2018). His unwavering commitment to business growth, innovation, and operational excellence continues to shape industries, making him a sought-after strategist, consultant, and change agent in Africa’s evolving business landscape.Â