Nike Akerele-De Souza

Nike possesses expertise in finance, human resources, risk management, governance, compliance, operations management, program design and implementation. As a trusted advisor to boards, leadership, and senior management teams, Nike continues to make significant contributions in various capacities.

As a C-suite executive, she has played a key role in strategy development, driven changes in business and operational models, implemented effective strategies, and engaged in business planning and resource mobilization. Nike is particularly focused on supporting talent management, developing people strategies, managing people risk, and promoting culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Nike has a special interest in advising impact-driven entrepreneurs, foundations, and non-profits. Her experience in the international development sector, which includes co-founding several non-profit organizations as a social entrepreneur, has made her a subject matter expert in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and social impact.

In her senior leadership roles, Nike has reported directly to boards and their subcommittees, and she has chaired the People, Nominations, and Programs subcommittees.

She is passionate about promoting inclusion, equity, and justice, and is committed to driving transformative change, particularly through initiatives that address injustices and aim to remove barriers to social and economic opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented groups, especially youth and women.