Chinedum Ndukwe is the founder and CEO of Kingsley + Co., a real estate development and investment firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, committed to building with purpose. A former NFL player with the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders, Chinedum transitioned from the field to the boardroom with a vision to create innovative, community-focused developments that drive meaningful change. Born in Virginia to Nigerian immigrants, Chinedum earned dual degrees from the University of Notre Dame and completed executive business programs at Harvard and Wharton. After retiring from the NFL in 2012, he launched Kingsley + Co. to focus on projects that combine social impact with financial performance. Kingsley + Co. is a minority-owned firm offering full-service capabilities—from site identification and project execution to leasing, sustainability, and asset management. The company forms strategic partnerships that unlock value in underserved neighborhoods and deliver long-term community benefits. Under Chinedum’s leadership, Kingsley + Co. has become a trusted name in purpose-driven real estate.