Fidelis Igiehon
About Fidelis Igiehon
Fidelis Igiehon is the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Compensation at the NBA, overseeing compensation programs and aligning them with business needs.
Current Role at NBA
Fidelis Igiehon currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Head Of Global Compensation at the National Basketball Association (NBA). In this role since 2015, he reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and manages a team of compensation professionals. His responsibilities include supporting ongoing compensation, rewards, and shared services activities across the NBA League offices, while aligning compensation programs with overall business needs.
Previous Experience at American Express
Before joining the NBA, Fidelis Igiehon was the Vice President, Compensation & Benefits, Americas at American Express. Working there from 2014 to 2015, he spent one year managing compensation and benefits for the Americas region. His role focused on overseeing strategies to ensure competitive and effective compensation packages.
Role at Citigroup
Fidelis Igiehon held significant roles at Citigroup, where he worked from 2005 to 2014. He served as Group Compensation Manager from 2007 to 2014 and prior to that, he was the EMEA Compensation & Projects VP from 2005 to 2007. His cumulative nine years at Citigroup were marked by his efforts in managing compensation programs and overseeing projects across Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions.
Position at Schroders Investment Management
Prior to his tenure at Citigroup, Fidelis Igiehon was the Global HR Systems Manager at Schroders Investment Management in London from 2003 to 2005. During his two years with Schroders, he focused on managing global HR systems, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations.
Educational Background
Fidelis Igiehon earned his degree from Middlesex University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His academic background provided the foundation for his extensive career in compensation and benefits management across various reputed organizations.