Charles is currently EY Canada’s Talent Team Director for the Assurance practice. Prior to joining EY, he served as the National HR Director for a global consulting firm in Canada. He also worked as a Manager of Employee Relations dealing with both HR and labour relations matters in the retail industry prior to moving to professional services.

He has worked with leadership teams globally on innovative HR initiatives. He was part of a judging panel for Corporate University Exchange’s 13th Global Conference on Leadership Innovation in the US helping select organizations with innovative Leadership Development programs. He is a frequent speaker on HR Strategy, Leadership & Succession Management, Employee Engagement and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Charles is on the board of Farm Radio International (FRI), an Ottawa based non for profit organization focused on improving food security and health in rural Africa. He also serves on the HR Program Advisory Board of Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University. He served on the board of AIESEC Canada and the Editorial board of HR Professional Magazine (HRPA).

Charles has a graduate degree from Queen’s University and an honours undergraduate degree from the University of Ghana Business School. He is a Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE).