Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke

Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zuri Health, a multi-award-winning healthtech company dedicated to making healthcare affordable and accessible across Africa. With more than 20 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience, he has built and guided successful ventures in mobile technology, entertainment, and health innovation. 

Zuri Health was inspired by a personal promise to his first daughter, Zuri—to focus his work on breaking down barriers to quality healthcare. Today, under his leadership, the company has reached millions of patients through innovative digital platforms, SMS-based services for underserved communities, and strategic partnerships with leading telecom operators and healthcare providers. 

Recognized for his vision and impact, Ikechukwu is an Africa Business Heroes finalist, celebrated for his contributions to transforming healthcare access on the continent. Earlier in his career, he distinguished himself as one of Africa’s youngest Group CEOs at age 27, when he led MTech Communications PLC’s expansion into 17 countries. A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment, Ikechukwu is committed to developing scalable solutions for Africa’s most urgent challenges. 

He holds a Global Executive MBA from IESE Business School and sits on multiple boards across the region, contributing to strategic governance and innovation. Beyond his professional achievements, Ikechukwu is a devoted husband and father of two daughters, who inspire his mission to create a healthier and more equitable Africa.