Darlene Akanmu

Darlene Akanmu, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, currently serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at R.B. Stewart Petroleum Products, Inc. since August 2023. Prior to this role, Darlene was a Principal Talent Consultant at KED Consultancy and a Talent Acquisition and Engagement Consultant at Elements Talent Consultancy. Darlene’s experience also includes working as a Global Talent Sourcer for Kraken Digital Asset Exchange and serving as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Catapult Learning. Darlene held positions as a Senior Talent Recruiter and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Facilitator at Achievement First and worked as an Algebra I Educator and Teach For America Corps Member at KIPP Texas Public Schools. Darlene began a career in education as a Teacher In Residence with Achievement First. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the State University of New York at Oswego.