Folashade Abimbola Makinde is a seasoned professional in human resources and organizational development, currently serving as the People and Culture Business Partner at the Refugee Council since July 2023. Previously, Makinde held positions such as People Business Partner at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust and Human Resources Consultant at Ruthad UK Limited. Key roles also include HR Lead at Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd, Practice Manager and Head of Human Resources & Administration at Kreston Pedabo, and People/Policy Manager at Shoreline Energy. Makinde's career began as a Management Trainee at Honeywell Group, and earlier experience includes working as an Administrative/HR Officer at Broll Property Group. Makinde holds an MBA from Business School Netherlands, a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Hertfordshire, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.