EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Sharmequa Franklin is a dynamic People Champion and Career Growth Expert, currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank. With over 17 years of transformative leadership in human capital strategy, she is renowned for aligning people initiatives with business outcomes to drive measurable success. Sharmequa’s expertise spans talent management, organizational development, and compensation design, with a passion for building inclusive, high-performing cultures. A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, she brings a data-driven, people-first approach to every challenge—empowering organizations to attract, retain, and elevate top talent.
