Funke Amobi

Funke Amobi is a multiple award-winning global human resource thought leader. She is an Operations Management Executive with proven mastery in leveraging employee experience and customer experience for strategic business advantage. She is currently the Deputy Head of Operations for Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC Nigeria, a member of Standard Bank Group (SBG), Africa’s largest banking group ranked by assets and earnings. Funke holds a first degree in Economics from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and an MBA from Lancaster University, UK, where she graduated with a distinction and was awarded the Dean’s prize. Funke holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Talent and Career Management from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Organizational Development and Psychology of Change from the University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. She is a Fellow of CIPM Nigeria, a Fellow of CIPD UK, and was awarded the Chartered Companion status, the highest recognition in the field of HR & People. Funke is a much sought-after speaker nationally and internationally on human resources and management issues. She is deeply passionate about women empowerment, youth employability, and enabling career professionals thrive. She is a published author and her book, Marital Harmony, is currently empowering couples and intending couples across continents. She is married to Fred, and they are blessed with a son.