Akpana is an experienced Global HR Leader, Transformation Expert and Executive Coach, with over 16 years of experience driving impactful change initiatives across multinational organizations within Africa and Europe. She is renowned for her ability to build high-performing teams, lead organizational transformation, enable leadership/talent development, and pioneer equity initiatives that transcend stereotypes.

As a trusted advisor to organisational executives and governmental decision-makers, Akpana specializes in helping individuals and organizations turn their ambitions into tangible outcomes. She believes that purpose-driven leadership is the cornerstone of sustainable success, and she equips her clients with the insights and strategies to navigate change, elevate performance, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Akpana’s expertise is backed by education from some of the world’s leading institutions; including the Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland, Ashridge Business School in the UK, & Leiden University in the Netherlands. She is also a certified coach affiliated with the international coaching federation, further solidifying her ability to empower leaders and foster personal and professional transformation.

Her thought leadership spans building purpose-driven careers, navigating successful change and transformation, fostering purpose-driven nation leaders, and creating successful legacies. She is the published author of “Scared Successful Woman,” a book that inspires young leaders to embrace authenticity, courage, and purpose in their journey to success.

At her core, Akpana is deeply committed to shaping the future of work, enabling individuals and organizations to thrive, and contributing to nation-building through strategic leadership and transformation initiatives.