Principal Partner – HR Strategy & Operations, Taela HR
Strategic HR Leader | Talent Development Expert | Workforce Transformation Advisor

Helen O. Akinwande-Fidelis is the Principal Partner leading Human Resources Strategy & Operations at Taela HR. With over 12 years of hands-on experience in HR management—five of which were at the senior leadership level—Helen brings deep expertise in aligning people strategies with business goals. Her career spans aviation, corporate consulting, healthcare, and emergency response, where she has successfully led talent acquisition, built HR departments from the ground up, designed performance systems, and driven organizational change. A Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) with an MBA in HR Management, Helen has recently completed a Master’s in International Human Resource Management from Rome Business School. Known for her strategic thinking and people-first approach, she partners with clients to create scalable HR solutions that improve performance, foster engagement, and drive growth. Outside of her professional work, Helen is a passionate advocate for women's leadership, convener of The Help Meets Conference, and an active member of the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association. Her philosophy is simple: “People are the engine of every organization—get your people strategy right, and business success will follow.”