Nedra Johnson
Strategic Talent and Leadership Development Executive
Nedra Johnson is a strategic talent and leadership development executive with more than 20 years of experience driving transformational programs that strengthen organizational capability, accelerate leadership pipelines, and foster cultures of inclusion and performance. She has held senior leadership roles across Fortune 1000 companies, global consultancies, and mission-driven organizations, consistently delivering scalable, innovative solutions that align people strategies with business outcomes.
Currently, Nedra serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and organizations navigating growth, change, and workforce transformation. She has led enterprise initiatives spanning succession planning, executive coaching, leadership development, organizational design, and large-scale learning programs. Her career includes senior roles at CNEXT, Singularity University, and Duke Corporate Education, where she designed and implemented global leadership development experiences and built programs that impacted thousands of leaders across industries.
Recognized for her ability to blend strategic foresight with executional excellence, Nedra has spearheaded efforts in high-potential development, DEI-driven talent strategies, and digital learning innovation, including the integration of generative AI into talent solutions. She is deeply skilled at building cross-functional partnerships, leveraging analytics to measure impact, and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results.
Passionate about advancing equity and access, Nedra has dedicated her career to creating opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen organizations, and positively impact communities. She is known as a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who thrives in complex environments and inspires others through authenticity, vision, and purpose-driven leadership.