About

Nkozi Knight is an American business executive, entrepreneur, and community leader. He is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Northwestern Mutual, where he leads the Enterprise Portfolio & Insights (EPI) function. Knight is also the co-founder of multiple businesses, including GreenHomeHub LLC, an eco-conscious cleaning company, and Knight Health Services LLC, a veteran- and minority-owned firm focused on health innovation and government contracting. In addition to his entrepreneurial work, Knight serves as President of the Black Alumni Association at Marquette University.

Early Life and Education

Knight is a veteran of the United States military and a graduate of Marquette University. His experiences in both service and education have shaped his leadership style, which emphasizes discipline, community empowerment, and long-term strategic thinking.

Career

Northwestern Mutual

At Northwestern Mutual, Knight leads the Enterprise Portfolio & Insights (EPI) division, where he is responsible for aligning business operations, strategic planning, change management, and enterprise-wide insights. He has played a central role in building the firm’s OKR (Objectives & Key Results) and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) maturity models, creating infrastructure that links strategic goals to operational execution.

Entrepreneurship

Knight is the co-founder of GreenHomeHub LLC, a residential and commercial cleaning company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that focuses on the use of eco-friendly products and sustainable practices. The company has grown to serve both individual and corporate clients throughout the region.

In 2025, Knight launched Knight Health Services LLC, a veteran- and minority-owned healthcare services firm aimed at supporting hospital systems, neonatal consultation services, and federal contracts. The business was created as a complementary venture to NEST Healthworks LLC, a woman-owned neonatal support and education company led by advanced practice nurse Rachael Zastrow.

Knight has also worked to establish compliant business structures, EIN registrations, certification pathways for VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business), MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), and WBE (Woman Business Enterprise), and comprehensive first-year business operation plans.

Community Involvement

Knight is President of the Black Alumni Association of Marquette University, where he supports alumni engagement, fundraising efforts, and community outreach. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship, advocating for youth financial literacy and business education.

In 2024, Knight helped organize the 3rd Annual Big Hat Soirée, an event promoting cultural expression and community connection.

Public Engagement and Thought Leadership

Knight is a public speaker and thought leader on strategy, equity, and AI in business. He frequently writes about topics such as:

The evolving role of Generative AI in society and its impact on education and economics.

Systemic challenges around health equity, environmental toxins, and corporate influence over food and medicine.

The use of strategic frameworks like OKRs and KPIs to drive enterprise alignment.