Professional Experience & Leadership Journey
Prior to joining May & Baker, Mrs. Essien served as Head of Human Resources at Smackers Limited (Owners of The Place Restaurant, Bar and Hotels), where she spearheaded talent management, organizational development, and strategic HR initiatives. She also garnered valuable experience over fifteen (15) years in various capacities at UAC of Nigeria Plc, one of Nigeria's oldest and most respected conglomerates, where she honed her expertise in Quality Assurance before transitioning into human resources leadership roles.
Academic Credentials & Professional Affiliations
Mrs. Essien holds a B.Sc Degree in Biochemistry and a Master's Degree in Human Resources & Industrial Relations (MHRIR). She is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM) and holds the prestigious professional certification SPHRi (Senior Professional in Human Resources — International) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), reflecting her global standard of HR competency.
Strategic Role at May & Baker
As Head, Human Capital Development, Mrs. Essien drives workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning & development, and organizational culture transformation. Her multifaceted background in Quality Assurance and Operations gives her a unique perspective in aligning human capital strategy with business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture that supports May & Baker's mission of advancing healthcare.