Hello, I'm Harry Akinola.
Details
- Professional CategoryHuman Resources, & People Management
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)500
Experience
Head of Talent
Relevant/Notable employerJP Morgan Chase & Co September 2022 - July 2025Role: Head of Talent Development, Business Banking & CCB Function (Executive Director)
JP Morgan Chase is a global financial services leader with over 300,000 employees across more than 100
countries. The firm offers solutions in investment banking, consumer and commercial banking, financial
transaction processing, and asset management.
Scope: Lead talent strategy for Business Banking and CCB Functions, supporting nearly 10,000 employees
across Business Banking, Marketing, Finance, Controls and Strategy & Corp. Development. Drive
performance, succession, workforce optimization and leadership development to build a high-impact culture.
Partner with 5 C-Suite leaders (CEOs) and their HR Executives to align talent with business transformation
goals.
Global Head, Talent, Learning & Development
Relevant/Notable employerPuma Energy GroupApril 2018 - September 2022Puma Energy is a global energy business with operations in 40+ countries. It focuses on downstream
operations including fuel supply, storage, distribution, and retail, with a strong commitment to safety,
innovation, and ESG initiatives.
Scope: Led global performance, talent strategy, and leadership development across 40+ countries for a
workforce of over 50,000. Drove ESG-aligned talent initiatives, digitized talent systems, and built a high-
performance culture across corporate and field operations. Accountable for succession planning, executive
development, talent reviews, and leadership pipeline acceleration.
Global Head, TPS Learning & Development
Relevant/Notable employerStandard Bank GroupJanuary 2015 - March 2018Standard Bank Group is Africa’s largest bank by assets, operating in 20+ countries across the continent. It
provides comprehensive financial services including corporate and investment banking, personal banking, and
wealth management.
Scope: Led learning strategy for Transactional Products & Services (TPS) and Corporate & Investment
Banking (CIB) Africa across 23 countries. Partnered with senior business leaders to accelerate transformation
and performance.
Industry
- Consumer Services
- Education
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Oil, Gas, and Mining
- Professional Services
- Retail
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States: Texas
Nigeria: Lagos
South Africa: Gauteng
Puerto Rico: San Juan
Canada
United Kingdom: England
Ghana: Greater Accra
Namibia
Language(s)
- English
Education
Oxford University
DiplomaLeadershipJune 2021 - October 2021
Professional Membership / Certification
Hogan Certification, ICF Membership SHRM Membership
I am interested in
- Professional / Business Networking
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise