Nicola Elakel

Nicola Elakel is the Head of Partner Development at BDO UK LLP, a position held since August 2016, where responsibilities include leading talent development programs for Directors and Partners, collaborating with leadership to design high potential talent initiatives, and contributing to the Partner Engagement and Development Strategy. Prior to this role, Nicola served as Senior People Development Manager at BDO UK LLP, focusing on firm-wide organizational development initiatives. Previous experience includes roles at the Financial Ombudsman Service as Head of Learning and Development and Learning and Development Manager, as well as HR and L&D Manager at Union Income Benefit, and various learning and development roles at AIG Direct and Vodafone UK Ltd. Nicola holds an educational background in business psychology and psychometric tools, along with certifications in mental health training.