Director of Programmes
Elikem is a programme and operations leader known for turning ambitious ideas into structured, high-impact initiatives. She brings a thoughtful, systems-driven approach to programme design, ensuring that strategy is not only defined, but effectively executed.
Her experience spans executive operations, project delivery, client service leadership, and cross-functional coordination, equipping her with a holistic understanding of how organisations scale from vision to results. She has successfully led and supported complex, multi-stakeholder programmes across different markets, with a consistent focus on clarity, efficiency, and stakeholder value.
At her core, Elikem is deeply invested in building programmes that work—not just on paper, but in practice. She is particularly skilled at creating structure in fast-moving environments, aligning teams, and driving accountability without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Alongside her corporate work, she is an entrepreneur with ventures in the food and property management sectors, giving her a grounded, operator’s perspective on growth, execution, and sustainability.
At VertaForge, Elikem leads programme strategy and execution, ensuring that initiatives are designed with intention, delivered with excellence, and positioned to create lasting impact.