Neya Kalu

Neya Kalu
Chairman of The Sun Nigeria

Neya Kalu is an astute business executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is currently the Chairman of The Sun Nigeria, Chairman of Sun Heaven Hotels and Resorts, and the Founder/CEO of Base Coat, a chain of Nail Salons in Nigeria.  Neya has been keen about self-care and beauty since a young age. Base Coat was her venture into the beauty industry, an ultra-modern one-stop nail salon chain, which has grown to be a leading beauty brand in Nigeria.

Neya’s early life was fairly quiet and somewhat isolated which gave her plenty of time to daydream. She also had her father as a role model to look up to at her young age. Her father is a visionary leader and businessman who encouraged her to pursue her interests and passions.

With a first degree in Law and an MSc. in Financial Services Management from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom, Neya has in the last 12 years, garnered experience across various industries crafting and implementing business initiatives and functions. Before her appointment as chairman of The Sun Publishing, Neya worked as an HR professional in the shipping and banking sector where she led dynamic teams to bridge the gap between employees’ performance and the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Apart from being a business executive and entrepreneur, Neya is passionate about solving social issues especially as it relates to women. She believes in the development and empowerment of women as they are major players in national and world development. Supporting women is crucial to Neya and you will often hear her use the phrase ‘Sister’s Keeper’ to express her passion for empowering women.

Through her work with the OUK Foundation and the Neya Kalu Foundation, she actively contributes to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals 1-6 striving to create a brighter future for all.

Her commitment to addressing social issues through philanthropy is unwavering, as she recognises their crucial role in national and global development.

Neya is a voracious reader and lover of African literature especially written by Nigerian authors.