Dr. Carolyna Hutchings, founder of CH Homes, has detailed her approach to developing large-scale, purpose-driven luxury businesses in Africa. Her strategy emphasizes the critical roles of robust systems, unwavering integrity, and carefully planned expansion, as shared in a recent discussion with The PUNCH.
With a diverse career background encompassing entertainment, construction, real estate, interior design, and luxury manufacturing, Hutchings prioritizes growth that is both deliberate and thoughtfully managed. She believes that significant achievements require ample time, clear focus, and the inner fortitude to pursue one’s vision, even when it challenges conventional understanding.
Hutchings’ business philosophy is deeply influenced by her multicultural upbringing in Nigeria, where she was raised by a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother. Her academic background includes a degree in geographical and regional planning, a master’s in international law and diplomacy, and an MBA, providing a strong foundation for her entrepreneurial endeavors.