Dr Abulokwe is a compelling public speaker, delivering keynote speeches on her career progression to the boardroom; emerging technologies; digital; artificial intelligence (AI); cyber; the role of modern governance; ESG and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).
Some of her collaborations include Corporates – Shell, Google, KPMG, Deloitte, EDF Energy, Davies Group, British Airways, 100 Davos Women, NTT Data, WPP. Professional Institutions – The British Science Association (BSA), The Governance Institute, ISACA, Institute of Directors (IoD), The Chartered Institute for IT. Business Schools – Antwerp Management School, Cranfield School of Management and Warwick Business School. Schools in the UK and on the continent of Africa.
Media
Dr Abulokwe has been interviewed by Forbes online about boardroom diversity, featured in Governance & Compliance, the UK Governance Institute’s magazine; and in podcasts including, the Diverse & Inclusive Leaders Podcast. She speaks at national and international conferences and events, and has appeared live on Bloomberg Daybreak, BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Online, Channels News and Arise News networks Africa.
Testimonials
The line of speakers was truly incredible and I was particularly blown away by the insights shared with us by Dr Nneka Abulokwe, OBE.
Saida B, The Whitehall & Industry Group Conference, LinkedIn Post
I have greatly enjoyed getting to speak with you – you are a brilliant guest, natural conversationalist, and passionate leader. You were vulnerable, enthusiastic, humble and energising, and our team feedback has already been highly positive and engaged. I want to thank you personally for your sharing your visions, philosophies and infusing the aspects of fun to carry people along in your leadership (we can so often forget about this)! I loved to hear your solution-driven mindset, the power of failures, and that DEI is only as good as the people who utilise it – that it’s incumbent on us to drive the organisation and teams forward. We are delighted to have learned from you today, and it will surely keep us learning for the future.
Head of Sales, Google EMEA
I wanted to reach to you to say how much I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you. I found your delivery to be engaging, refreshing, and comforting. You not only talked about some key hot topics in a clear consistent manner, your delivery came across as heartfelt, honest and meaningful.
Kelly W, Private Client
Your speech truly electrified the room, and the energy and inspiration you brought to the event were palpable. The feedback we’ve received from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. Many people have shared that they not only enjoyed your speech but also felt profoundly empowered to advance their careers and pursue their goals with renewed enthusiasm.
Shell, U.K.
Speaking to us about the importance of ‘people-centric governance’ – putting the people first and the governance follows – she [Dr Nneka] posits that governance should invariably be about winning the hearts and minds of employees and about fostering a culture of accountability. It was a truly inspiring talk which had me in goosebumps for much of the 90+ minutes we had the pleasure of speaking with her. Great audience participation was inevitable given the brilliant and very thought-provoking content you delivered! Thank you again!
Rachael E, EDF Energy
Dr Nneka, I wish I was there to attend! I heard it was WONDERFUL and the members were raving. Thank you so much for being a kind and patient partner as we navigated finally bringing you to Chief. We are so appreciative of your time and happy we could make this work!
Chief, New York
The students really liked your life story and your ideas. Many wrote to us saying that they felt inspired and motivated. Basically, there was no negative feedback and you were considered one of the best speakers for the first year reception week!
Fowler, Insper Institute Brazil
Find out more about a public speaking engagement by getting in touch.
