The Star Network Podcast
The Star Network Podcast brings together industry experts, entrepreneurs and young creatives to share their stories and business experiences
Every discussion is aimed at creating a space for thought-leadership/knowledge sharing on all things entrepreneurship (the highs and the lows of building a business) and sharing key tools to help navigate decision making for growth as well as general wellness to be the best you can be
Hosted by Zephia Ovia-Ikem, a graduate of the London School of Economics with professional work experience across Financial Services, Development Consulting and now in Fintech. Our guests are experts from different industries ranging from Fintech, Fashion entrepreneurs, Consulting, Banking , Entertainment artists to Lifestyle content creators etc
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Episode 18 - Visions Opticals: Continuity of Family Businesses
Continuity of Family Businesses featuring Ama Peters (Managing Director) and Toksy Peters (Executive Director) of Visions Opticals and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph)
Visions Opticals is a family-owned business which started in 1989 by the late Dr. Bose Peter, a renowned Ophthalmologist. The company’s mission is to provide high quality and luxury eye care service to families and professionals across Nigeria
In this episode we discuss succession in Family Businesses
Key highlights:
· Joining a Family Business (navigating different stakeholders and finding your place)
· Partnering with Global Brands
· The need for continuous learning - transitioning into new business ventures
Ama Peters holds a BA in Philosophy & Politics from Trinity College Dublin and an MPhil in Ethnic and Racial Studies.
After over five years in Asset Management at Goldman Sachs, she joined Visions
Opticals in 2010 and now serves as Managing Director, leveraging her industry expertise and asset management background to drive the growth of the 35-year-old family business.
A Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, Member of the General Optical Council UK as well as Nigerian-American Chamber of commerce etc. Ama is passionate about lens technology and helping clients find their prefect visual aids. She also volunteers at the Enterprise Development Centre and serves as Executive Director of the Kidney Foundation for Africa.
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Toksy Peters holds a BSc in French and Economics with International Business from the University of Surrey. She spent over eight years at Vetiva Capital Management Limited, serving in roles including Head of Sales and Portfolio Manager. She has completed various financial industry trainings, including Financial Planning (Florida State University), Financial Analysis (IBFC Agusto), and Portfolio Management (Euromoney).
Joining Visions Opticals in 2015, Tokunbo leads the Sales and Marketing drive at Visions, leveraging her extensive experience to grow the client base and drive sales.
A qualified Dispensing Optician, Member of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce etc; she also serves as an Executive Director of the Kidney Foundation for Africa and mentors younger women in her spare time.
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