MRS TEMI DALLEY
Temi Dalley is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of exceptional performance in the HR
space. She has built core expertise in strategic leadership, business management, people
management, talent management, career development, transformational change, and project
management.
In her recent appointment as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer (Human Capital &
Corporate Services) at Sterling Financial Holdings Co. following the transition of Sterling Bank Plc
into a Holding Company, she is responsible for building and managing a competent workforce to
meet the growing demands of the workplace.
She leads a team of Human Capital and Corporate Services experts dedicated to creating an
enabling work environment in a highly demanding digital space. This effort has earned the bank
the prestigious Legendary Award by the Great Place to Work Institute for being recognized as a
Great Place to Work five years in a row.
Temi’s contributions to the HR industry have earned her accolades and recognition on a global
scale. She was named among the 101 Most Influential Global HR Leaders by the HRD World
Congress in 2018, she received the HR Leader of the Year award from the HR People Magazine
Awards in 2020 and was listed among the 122 Top Chief Human Resources Officers in 2022.
In 2023, she further solidified her reputation as a trailblazer in the HR industry by being recognized
as one of the TOP 100 Career Women in Africa. Additionally, she was awarded the Visionary
Leader of the year 2023 in the HR space by the Association of Elite Human Resource Professionals.
She sits on the advisory board of Advantage Health Africa and Nexford University, where she
contributes her insights and expertise to advance healthcare and education initiatives.
Additionally, she serves as an executive member of the Association of Professional Women
Bankers, where she plays a pivotal role in promoting the professional development and
empowerment of women in the banking sector.
Temi Dalley is an alumna of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Middlessex Business School London and
The Wharton School USA. She holds memberships in esteemed professional bodies, including the
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) UK and the Chartered Institute of
Personnel Management (CIPM), Nigeria, among others. Her multifaceted career and dedication
to excellence in HR leadership make her a prominent figure in the industry and an invaluable asset
to the organizations she serves