Nina Nelms is Founder and CEO of Nelms Consulting, a boutique firm that partners with organizations to drive operational excellence, accelerate transformation, and deliver measurable business results. For over three decades, before founding Nelms Consulting, she held senior leadership roles at Halliburton, Coca-Cola, Dell, and Bank of America, shaping her expertise in operational strategy, execution and executive leadership across multiple industries.
Nina is an executive advisor, transformational leader, and highly sought-after speaker for organizations seeking to unlock the full value of their operations. Her approach is hands-on and data-driven, leveraging proprietary methodologies to help clients achieve rapid gains, sustainable growth, and lasting impact.
Nina believes operations is not a cost center, but a powerful competitive advantage. She empowers leaders to view operational excellence as the engine for growth, agility, and resilience—fueling innovation, profitability, and long-term success.
Nina’s signature Six Dimensions Framework provides a holistic, actionable lens for elevating operational maturity. The framework addresses organizational structure and governance, process efficiency and workflow, resource utilization and productivity, communication and collaboration, performance management and controls, and risk management and compliance. By scoring each dimension on a maturity scale, Nina guides organizations to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and realize measurable ROI across their business.
With a proven record of delivering results and inspiring executive audiences, Nina brings practical insights, actionable strategies, and a dynamic presence to every engagement. Her sessions are tailored to equip leaders with the tools and mindset needed to drive meaningful transformation. If you are seeking a speaker who combines deep expertise, real-world experience, and a passion for operational excellence, Nina Nelms will be a powerful asset for your next event.
