Empowering Growth And Building Excellence

Obed Izekor

Founder/Managing Partner

Skills and Experience: Obed is a seasoned human resources strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of
hands-on experience in HR generalist and consulting roles. His career traverses national and international markets,
where he has successfully navigated diverse industrial sectors to drive organisational excellence. Obed has held
pivotal leadership roles within major corporations, including; Group Head of Human Resources, Louise Valentino
Group Limited and Head of Human Capital Management, Etazuma Group West Africa (Nigeria's largest coal mining
operation). As a recognised thought leader, Obed serves as a Knowledge Partner and Independent Consultant for
elite global professionals networks, including; Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), Lynk Global, and Strat Lancer. In these
capacities, he provides high-level insights and strategic answers to critical business questions for industry-leading
organisations through executive briefings, strategic focus groups, and board-level consultations. Obed specialises in
scaling businesses by identifying and securing top-tier talent. He has a proven track record of placing exceptional
leaders across the C-suite and Board levels, including: Board Leadership, GMD/CEOs, and COOs, CFOs, CMOs,
and CHROs and PMOs, CRSs, and CDOs etc. Driven by a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit, Obed founded Protégé
Management. Under his visionary leadership, the firm has emerged as a transformative ambassador for its clients
and a premier brand name in the executive search and talent management space.

Education and Qualifications: To his credit, Obed has a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Management
from Derby Management School, University of Derby, and a Professional Leadership Management Certificate in a
Changing Environment from Derby College, East Midlands in the United Kingdom respectively. He obtained a
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He is an adept experienced user of SAP
ERP HCM modules. One of his greatest happiness is working with strategic management teams.

Affiliations: Obed is a Member of Chartered Management Institute (CMI), of the United Kingdom, and fellow of
International Organisation of Management Professionals (IOMP), Nigeria.