About Ndidi Okezie OBE

Ndidi is a seasoned senior executive with more than twenty years’ experience leading organisational growth, building cross-sector coalitions and shaping social impact across education, business and civil society.

She began her career in teaching as part of the inaugural cohort of the Teach First Leadership Development Programme. After 10 years in the classroom and school leadership, she went on to hold executive roles at Teach First and then at Pearson, leading large-scale transformations, national delivery, and strategic partnerships

As Chief Executive of UK Youth, she led the transformation of the organisation; tripling income and strengthening its national, cross-sector impact. For the past five years, she has worked as a Board Advisor to Sky, steering its £30 million commitment to
strengthening representation and inclusion.

Ndidi has served as Chief Executive Officer of Business in the Community since March 3, 2026, and additionally serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the People and Nominations Committee at the Southbank Centre.