Impact Curator.
Executive Strategist.
Builder of What Comes Next.
Ezinne Okoro leads at the intersection of people, culture, and business—where strategy becomes action and change becomes measurable impact.
Available for consulting, workshops, and speaking engagements.
Impact Curator.
Executive Strategist.
Builder of What Comes Next.
Ezinne Okoro is a transformational executive leader, strategist, fractional people leader, and entrepreneur, who leads strategic frameworks at the intersection of people, culture, and business.
Available for consulting, workshops, and speaking engagements.
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About Ezinne
Ezinne Okoro is a seasoned executive leader and strategist known for navigating complexity and driving meaningful change. With experience across global organizations and industries, she helps leaders shape people-centered business strategies that translate vision into sustained impact.
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Years Leading Change
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Global Strategic Programs
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Keynotes & Workshops
A Global Journey
Origins
From Nigeria to the World
As an immigrant from Nigeria who moved to New York City, Ezinne forged an unconventional path. Beginning her career in accounting, she built a cross-disciplinary leadership journey spanning business strategy, change management, and talent advisory—shaped by global perspective and lived experience.
Media & Entertainment
Viacom Media Networks / MTV / ParamountCBS
Ezinne spent 12 years leading strategic compliance, change management, and people-and-culture initiatives across teams and geographies—shaping environments where diverse talent could thrive at one of media's most influential brands.
Fashion & Retail
H&M North America
As the first appointed Head of Inclusion & Diversity for H&M North America, Ezinne extended her strategic influence across Asia, Europe, and Latin America—designing and implementing enterprise-level frameworks for equitable change within the global retail organization.
Advertising & Brand Strategy
Wunderman Thompson → VML
In 2020, Ezinne joined Wunderman Thompson as Global Chief Inclusion, Equity, & Diversity Officer. Now serving as Global Chief Inclusion & Culture Strategy Officer at VML, following the merger, she is shaping employee culture and guiding clients on diverse brand strategies.
Community Leadership & Board Service
Advocacy Through Action
Beyond her work in the corporate arena, Ezinne is deeply committed to community involvement and board service. Her perspective is grounded in the belief that leadership carries responsibility beyond the boardroom: to serve, to steward, and to contribute meaningfully to the communities we are part of.
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Recognition & Honors
Top 100 Transformers in Business
Recognized for transformational work in diversity, equity, and inclusion across global organizations.
Women to Watch
Celebrated for leadership excellence and impact in culture transformation and inclusive brand strategy.
Chief Strategy Officers
Named among the top 100 Chief Strategy Officers, shaping organizational culture and business strategy.
Top 100 Chief Strategy Officers
Named among the nation's top Chief Strategy Officers, driving organizational culture and business innovation.
Top 50 Women Leaders of Texas (2024)
Recognized for executive leadership and impact across Texas's diverse business landscape.
40 Under Forty
Honored as a dynamic achiever shaping business and community impact.
Global Top 100 Under 40
Named among the Most Influential People of African Descent in Business & Entrepreneurship.
Services
Ezinne works with executives, founders, and organizations at pivotal moments—when clarity, courage, and strategy matter most. Through strategic advisory, leadership development, and thought leadership, she helps translate vision into action, driving measurable, sustainable impact for the global community.
Let's build what's next—intentionally, inclusively, and with impact.
Strategic Advisory & Organizational Consulting
Whether navigating organizational transformation, evolving leadership, or preparing to scale, Kin & Axis helps leaders and organizations align strategy and culture for where they're going next.
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Transformative Workshops
Designs experiential workshops that help leaders and teams build capability, challenge assumptions, and practice new ways of working—directly connected to strategic and cultural priorities.
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Speaking & Thought Leadership
Delivers thought leadership engagements that help organizations and audiences rethink leadership, culture, and the future of work. These engagements are designed to create clarity, spark dialogue, and support meaningful change—not just inspiration.
Learn moreThis work is extended through Kin & Axis—Ezinne's platform for advisory, ventures, and long-term impact.
Impact isn't accidental.
It's designed.
When embarking along any endeavor, you want a creative partner who is thoughtful, strategic, and kind. One of my favorite things about working with Ezinne is her ability to see things that are not there. I also admire her temperance and ability to navigate complex challenges. Always a joy to work with her!
Ashlie Williams
Founder, APW Media House
Let's Create Lasting
Change Together
Partner with a global leader who has guided Fortune 500 brands, boards, and emerging organizations through meaningful, lasting change.
