Nikita Steals

BIO

Nikita Steals is a renowned entrepreneur and corporate executive with over 25 years of experience leading transformative human capital strategies across Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and OKR/North Star Development for both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. As the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Northwest Talent Solutions, Nikita has pioneered a unique approach by blending holistic talent acquisition solutions with workplace civility strategies to meet the needs of clients in industries such as Healthcare, Tech, Financial Services, and government sectors. Nikita’s career includes prominent leadership roles at some of the world’s largest corporations, such as Conduent, where she served as Senior Director of Global Talent Strategy, Amazon as Senior Infrastructure Global Recruiting Leader and Principal of DEI Strategy, and Capital One, where she was Vice President and Head of Technology Talent Acquisition.

SKILLS

Entrepreneurship | Business Development | Team Leadership | Talent Acquisition | Workplace Civility | OKR/North Star Development | Business Process Improvement | Organizational Culture Transformation | Performance Management Nikita transforms organisations, builds inclusive and high-performing teams, and implements innovative strategies which has made her a highly sought-after consultant and keynote speaker across the US, EMEA, and APAC regions. Known for her heart-centred leadership, humour, and dedication to delivering unparalleled results, Nikita is passionate about helping organizations foster inclusive cultures, drive business transformation, and recruit top talent. She is a three-time entrepreneur with two successful exits, and her vast expertise continues to shape the future of talent acquisition and DEI initiatives across various sectors.

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ International Keynote Speaker + Founder and CEO of Northwest Talent Solutions + Senior leadership roles at Amazon, Conduent, and Capital One + Listed in Marquis Who is Who + Visionary of the Year, 2024 + Top 100 Talent Acquisition Leader + Global Workplace Civility SME and Keynote Speaker + Consultant to public and private sector clients