Ese Nkadi, LLM, FCG, DipHRM

About Author

Ese Nkadi is a seasoned professional with two decades of global experience spanning law, trusteeship, business development, corporate governance, and, more recently, human resource management. She is the Corporate Governance Director at the Alberta Dental Association and serves on the Board of McDougall House Association, supporting women in addiction recovery. Previously, she held leadership roles, including Executive Director at Stanbic IBTC Trustees Limited and Head of Governance at Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, part of Standard Bank Group—Africa’s largest bank by assets. A lifelong learner, Ese holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate & Commercial Law from Queen Mary University of London and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Benin, Nigeria. She was called to the Nigerian Bar and is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada and a member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives. Ese’s passion for human capital as an organization’s most valuable asset began over two decades ago when she first registered for HR certification exams in Nigeria. Her interest deepened during her years as a corporate leader and people manager. Two decades later, she fulfilled that goal by earning a Diploma in Human Resource Management from MacEwan University, Alberta Canada— demonstrating her resilience and commitment to growth. Her approach to HR practice is informed by lived experiences across continents, deepening her appreciation of diverse cultures and workplace dynamics. Committed to community impact, Ese co-founded Life’s Beginning Foundation, supporting individuals on their path to parenthood in Nigeria. She continues to mentor young women and is an active member of When African Women Talk (WAWT) in Edmonton. Married to her best friend for nearly 20 years and a proud mother of two daughters, Ese blends professional excellence with a deep commitment to family and community.