Nina Corkson-Iheme is a dynamic people leader, with over 15 years of experience in Strategic HR leadership, passionate about driving organizational growth through effective talent strategies and human-centered leadership.

As Head of HR at Megastar Construction Company, Nina has spent more than a decade shaping people strategies that align with business goals for a workforce of over 1,000 employees. Her expertise spans end-to-end recruitment, policy development, employee relations, and change management. She has led large-scale recruitment projects, streamlined HR operations through automation, and implemented retention-driven initiatives that strengthened company culture and engagement.

Prior to assuming her role at Megastar Construction, Nina served as an HR Business Partner at United Bank for Africa, a financial services organization with a workforce exceeding 20,000 employees spanning numerous regions. She worked closely with regional leadership to implement workforce planning, performance management, and engagement strategies that improved productivity and employee satisfaction.

Nina holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Development from the University of Salford, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Port Harcourt. She has also earned advanced certifications from Cornell University and the University of Cambridge, and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Nina believes that people are the driving force of business success. Her approach to HR leadership combines empathy, strategic foresight, and data to create environments where both individuals and organizations thrive. She is passionate about empowering others, championing local talent development, and building sustainable workforce solutions that fuel long-term growth.

Beyond HR, She is deeply committed to mentoring young professionals, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supporting initiatives that empower the next generation of HR and business leaders. She believes that the best workplaces are built on empathy, clarity, and continuous learning values she lives by in and outside her career.