As the Principal Business Consultant at Elvaridah, she works with entrepreneurs and organizations at every stage of their journey—providing strategic insights, structuring businesses for growth, and ensuring they have the right people to drive success.
Nkechi Alade is a visionary leader, seasoned business consultant, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping businesses scale, optimize operations, and achieve long-term success.
Her passion for business transformation, operational efficiency, and talent development has positioned her as a trusted advisor to startups, SMEs, and multinational organizations. Nkechi believes that Africa’s economic future lies in the hands of bold entrepreneurs, and she is committed to equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and networks to thrive.
Her Origins
Nkechi's journey in leadership began early. A proud alumna of Corona Schools, Queens College, and Babcock University, where she studied Business Administration, she made history when she represented Nigeria at the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) in the USA in 2006. This global experience shaped her drive for impact, igniting a passion for leadership and business development.
Wealth of Experience
As a UK-Certified Management Consultant, Nkechi has earned multiple professional certifications that enhance her expertise in business strategy, operations, and people management. She holds a Management Consulting Certification (UK), equipping her with the skills to develop and implement high-impact business strategies. Additionally, she is Human Resources Certified, allowing her to effectively navigate talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce optimization. Her Emotional Intelligence Certification further strengthens her ability to lead, coach, and empower individuals and organizations, fostering a culture of resilience, adaptability, and high performance.
Her diverse expertise spans Energy, Human Resources, Finance, International Organizations, and the Beauty & Cosmetics sector, equipping her with a well-rounded perspective on business growth and sustainability.
Entrepreneurship Journey
Nkechi is one of the first recipients of funding from the Tony Elumelu Foundation in 2015, a milestone that fueled her commitment to empowering African entrepreneurs. Understanding the challenges businesses face in scaling, she founded Connect 360 Africa, a platform designed to connect, empower, and support African entrepreneurs through networking, strategic partnerships, and growth-focused initiatives.
As a mentor with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Nkechi is passionate about empowering women, mentoring entrepreneurs, and fostering business leadership. She actively supports emerging business leaders, helping them develop strategies for funding, scalability, and operational excellence.
Beyond Consulting
Beyond her consulting work, she sits on the boards of multiple startups and fintech companies, offering strategic guidance to help businesses navigate challenges and unlock new opportunities.
She is also deeply committed to closing the gender skill gap in Nigeria, particularly in the employment space. Through her work with HireRight by Elvaridah, she is helping businesses find, develop, and retain top talent, while also upskilling and placing women in high-impact roles to improve their career trajectories and economic opportunities.
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Nkechi Alade is a visionary business strategist and UK-certified management consultant, on a mission to transform African businesses—helping entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into thriving enterprises while empowering the next generation of leaders.