On A Personal Level
On a personal note, my wife and I migrated from Nigeria to Canada in 2003 with our two young children. Nearly three decades into our marriage, we are now blessed with three grown children whose own journeys continue to inspire us. As a family, we share a strong passion for entrepreneurship, travel, sports, and continuous learning, values that keep us curious, connected, and growing together.
Outside my professional life, I find joy in listening to variety of music and cooking, often experimenting with new recipes as a way to relax and create connection.
Staying active has also been part of my rhythm, whether through sports, fitness, or exploring the outdoors.
Above all, family remains my greatest source of fulfillment. The moments we spend together, whether traveling, celebrating milestones, or simply sharing stories around the table, are what give me the deepest sense of joy, balance, and purpose.
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About Mike
Mike Etuhoko helps boards and CEOs turn complex risk into strategic advantage. Across three decades with TotalEnergies, Shell, KPO, and HCML, spanning Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, he led enterprise-scale transformations that created billions in value and strengthened resilience. A Calgary-based executive coach, independent board director, and Sloan Fellow (London Business School), Mike founded and led Protekz Inc. for 15 years, then deepened his focus on leadership, strategy, and governance through executive and advanced academic programs at Oxford Saïd, Harvard, Warwick, and LBS. He is currently pursuing a DBA in Emerging Technologies, focusing on Generative AI and boardroom resilience.
What He Does
Mike advises on board governance, ESG and climate, innovation, and M&A, and coaches senior leaders to make faster, better decisions. His research on energy leaders and the energy transition shapes practical work with boards and executive teams, including SPE Live facilitation and chairing TEC Canada CEO peer groups.
In 2024 he was selected as a 2025–26 SPE Distinguished Lecturer, delivering a global tour on “Transformational Leadership to Accelerate the Energy Transition.”
How He Works
Mike’s approach is simple: transformation isn’t just technical, it’s human. He blends technical rigor with emotional intelligence to foster trust, adaptability, and high performance while challenging leaders to set disciplined risk appetite, align on strategy, and move in 90 days.
Teaching & Community
Alongside his advisory work, Mike serves as an Adjunct Professor at the SAIT School of Business, teaching leadership, strategy, human resources, and management. The mix of boardroom practice and classroom perspective helps clients translate ideas into action.
Academic Background
Mike is a DBA candidate in Emerging Technologies (Generative AI and boardroom resilience) at Golden Gate University and a Sloan Fellow (MSc Leadership & Strategy) from London Business School (UK). He also holds an MBA with Distinction from Warwick Business School (UK), an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from IFP School (France), and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan (Nigeria), plus executive education at Harvard Business School and Oxford Saïd.
Governance Credentials
He is an Accredited Board Director (AccBD) with advanced designations in ESG (GCB.D) and Climate Governance (CCB.D) from Competent Boards, and holds the Innovation Governance Program (IGP) credential from the Council of Canadian Innovators, the CFA Institute’s ESG Investing and GARP’s Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) certification. As a Certified Professional Coach (iPEC), he integrates leadership development directly with governance impact, helping organizations strengthen resilience, accelerate innovation, and create sustainable value.
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