Emmanuel Michael
Director Human Resources Eko Hotel and Suites,
Leadership Coach & HR Thought Leader
Emmanuel Michael (EM) is a distinguished Leadership and Career Success Coach with nearly 30 years of experience as a strategic business leader across engineering, IT, hospitality, and financial services. For over two decades, he has been a highly sought-after HR expert, driving impactful people strategies.
Currently, EM is the Director of Human Resources at Eko Hotels and Suites, where he leads HR initiatives to foster a people-first culture. He also serves as Chair of the HRCI Certification Council, shaping global HR standards. Previously, he was Interim CEO & Head of HR at Letshego MFB and contributed significantly to People & Culture at Letshego Nigeria.
A globally recognized HR influencer, EM has received numerous accolades, including:
100 Most Influential Global HR Leaders (2018)
101 Global HR Heroes (2019)
Top 50 Personalities on LinkedIn Nigeria (2019)
Top 8 HR Thought Leaders in Africa (2020)
40 HR Leaders and Innovators in Nigeria to Follow (2022)
A CIPM and HRCI subject matter expert (SME), EM is the Founder & Host of #HRwithEM®, a platform dedicated to Leadership, Career Development, and Employee Experience. Widely known in the Nigerian HR community as "The HR Celebrity," he continues to inspire and shape the future of HR.