CFN's Bridging Success: Nadine Niba
- David Anthony Hohol
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
CFN is excited to announce the unstoppable Nadine Niba — board advisor, Amazon bestselling author, and governance powerhouse — as our Emcee for BMO's Bridging Success, CFN's 9th Annual Fundraiser, set for March 19, 2026 at Calgary's iconic Studio Bell and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. We can think of no one better to guide us through an evening of leadership, courage, and community.
Nadine Niba, CPA, MBA is a business leader, board advisor, and Amazon bestselling author known for equipping professionals and organizations to win in the boardroom and beyond. She serves as Alberta Market Leader, Risk Advisory Services at BDO Canada LLP, where she works with executives, boards, and audit committees to strengthen governance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management frameworks across complex organizations.
An internationally recognized keynote speaker and thought leader, Nadine speaks on leadership, cultural intelligence, executive visibility, and governance in modern organizations. Her insights have been featured across corporate, academic, civic, and professional platforms, where she challenges leaders to lead with clarity, resilience, and legacy in mind.
She is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book Quarterback: An Immigrant’s Guide to Corporate North America, which has inspired professionals across industries to lead with strategy, confidence, and impact. Through her “Quarterback” leadership framework, Nadine translates the discipline and decision-making of elite quarterbacks into a blueprint for executive leadership and career advancement.
A passionate advocate for community empowerment, Nadine actively mentors immigrant professionals and champions economic empowerment for women. She has led fundraising initiatives supporting children with disabilities and continues to mobilize networks to expand access and opportunity for underserved communities.
Nadine’s leadership and community impact have earned her numerous honors, including the CPA Alberta Early Achievement Award, the SAIT Outstanding Young Alumni Award, The Inclusive Leadership Award from Immigrant Champions of Canada and the Calgary Black Chambers Professional Excellence Award. She currently serves on the Board of Junior Achievement Southern Alberta, helping prepare the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
Born and raised in Cameroon and now based in Calgary, Nadine brings a global perspective to leadership, governance, and cultural intelligence. She is committed to building resilient organizations, developing leaders, and lifting others as they rise.
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