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Susanne Pertl is executive board member of the Stern Stewart Institute, founder of Lycée Schorge, founder & president of the Burkina Institute of Technology and Chairwoman of the board of Siteco, an industrial lighting company.
Being a truly visionary leader, she founded the Campus for Future – built by the Pritzker Price Winner Francis Kéré – in Koudougou with the goal to revolutionize education in Burkina Faso. BIT as best private university of the country with over 400 students sets a new standard with modern infrastructure, small class sizes, and English as the language of instruction. Susanne achieved the almost impossible things with this project – including rapid construction of a nucleus facility, accrediting the university, and securing funding through partnerships with individuals and corporations. Susanne also partnered with edX for quality online courses and collaborated with the Technical University of Munich to create innovative computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering programs. Emphasis on entrepreneurship, through lectures, projects, and internships, equips students with practical skills. The Burkina Institute of Technology is very proud of the 100 percent employability rate of its bachelor’s degree graduates.
Susannes broader impact extends to Lycée Schorge, a secondary school and her role at the Stern Stewart Institute. Her vision to educate a new generation of leaders and professionals, driving economic growth and prosperity in Burkina Faso is what keeps her going.
Dr. Mondy Selle Gold stands as a distinguished figure in the realms of business management, education, and finance. With a remarkable journey spanning continents and disciplines, he has left an indelible mark on academia, professional realms, and community leadership.
Born in the vibrant metropolitan area of Torugbene, situated strategically between Bayelsa and Delta States of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Gold’s trajectory toward excellence began early. He embarked on his academic journey at the City University of New York’s Queens College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. His thirst for knowledge drove him to pursue further education at Baruch College, of the City University of New York, where he attained a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in financial management. The pursuit of academic excellence culminated in a doctorate in management from the prestigious University of Phoenix.
For almost two decades, Dr. Gold has been a guiding force in the academic world, contributing significantly to BBA, MBA, and Ph.D. programs across public and private universities in China, Australia, Korea, and the United States. His expertise transcends borders, and he has served as a professor, imparting his wisdom in international business at institutions like Keimyung University in South Korea, Shenyang Normal University in China, and UGSM – Monarch Business School in Australia.
Human Capital Development for Driving Industrialization in African Economies
Olusola Oyero, PhD, is a Professor of Communication and Media Studies, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Anchor University, Lagos. He was a post-doctoral fellow of North West University, South Africa and a recipient of ABSA-Rhodes Journalism award. He is a Scholar of the African Council for Communication Education (SACCE) and member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). He has been a resource person at Yeda Leadership Academy (YLA) and African Leadership Centre as well being a speaker at many fora on leadership and youth development. He has participated and presented papers at various conferences across Africa, Asia and Europe with many research articles and book chapters to his credit.
Conducting Research that Connects Academic-Industry Divide
Dr. Ebes Esho is a Senior Research Associate at University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She’s the managing consultant of Bezalel Frontiers and founder of Students Founders and Entrepreneurial Platform, a company limited by guarantee that promotes and advances business and entrepreneurship amongst students. She was previously a resident postdoctoral fellow at University of Johannesburg. Dr. Ebes had her first degree in accountancy from University of Nigerua, Nsukka, and MBA, MPhil, and doctoral degrees from Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria.
Chair, International Centre for Policy Research and Industry Linkages (ICePRIL), and Senior Lecturer of Business Administration & Entrepreneurship, Chrisland University
Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Business Administration Department at Chrisland University, Nigeria. His research interests are Strategic Management, Operations Management, and Entrepreneurship in developing economies. Dr. Ibidunni has published more than 130 articles in reputable international peer-review journals, book chapters and conferences. He is a recipient of many local and international awards. His works have appeared in reputable journals including African Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Journal of African Business, Managerial and Decision Economics, and the Journal of Workplace Learning, among others. He currently serves on the editorial board and as a reviewer for many international journals and conferences. Dr Ibidunni is the pioneer Director of the International Centre for Policy Research and Industry Linkages (ICePRIL). ICePRIL is currently revolutionizing research across Africa through mentorship sessions, Masterclasses and purposeful international conferences that bridge the gap between industry and academia. He is also a Research Fellow of the Covenant University Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR).
Dr Ibidunni is the Founder and Managing Director of Shaveh Consulting. Shaveh Consulting is a management consulting firm that focuses on delivering knowledge-based solutions to socio-economic challenges. He is currently leading the Shaveh Consulting team in creating products that will cultivate a transitional development/growth of at least 10,000 informal sector entrepreneurs into the formal entrepreneurial ecosystem within the space of ten years.
Senior Lecturer in Business Management at De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
Abiodun Egbetokun is an economist with a rich multidisciplinary background. From a start in Mechanical Engineering (BSc) and Technology Management (MSc), he obtained a PhD in Economics from the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany. His research and policy experience spans nearly two decades during which he has gained a deep understanding of the microeconomic factors that shape entrepreneurship, innovation and industrial development in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. He contributes regularly to the global policy discourse on these topics. His input has been sought by several multilateral development organisations including UNIDO, NEPAD and the African Union Commission. He has also spent time at some of the world’s topmost research clusters including the Oxford Department of International Development and UNU-MERIT. He was President (2019-2021) of the Nigerian Young Academy, a group of Nigeria’s leading young researchers and academics. He currently teaches Business Management at De Montfort University, Leicester and is also affiliated with the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Nigeria as a Deputy Director of Research.
Industrialization and Policy Reforms for Industrialization in Africa
Professor of Economics at Covenant University, and Chair & Lead Economics, DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC)
Prof Evans Osabuohien has nearly two decades of experience and has executed numerous funded projects as an individual and team leader. He is astute in research, resulting in the publication of five books and over 200 scholarly articles. He has participated in conferences/workshops/short courses across the world. He has consulted on many projects for international agencies such as International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), United Nations Agencies (e.g., UNCTAD & UNU-WIDER), African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Council for the Development of Social Research in Africa (CODESRIA), German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), among others.
He was appointed as the Head of Department (HOD) in 2016, emerging as the Youngest HOD in the University. He received a Double Promotion to the rank of a Full Professor of Economics in December 2017, making him the Youngest Professor in the University. In May 2020, he was recognised as ‘One of the 6 Youngest Professors in Nigeria’. He was re-appointed HOD February 2021 and successfully completed his tenure in October 2023. Presently, he is the Founding Chair of DePECOS Institutions and Development Research (DIaDeRC) where he coordinates the African Scholars Mentorship Network (ASMN) with over 520 members across African countries and beyond.
He is the Pioneer Chair of the Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR) and the Pioneer Chair of the Regional Centre of Expertise, Ogun State (RCE Ogun). He is a member of many International Learned Societies/Professional Associations. He is a Visiting Professor at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany, and Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique. He was a Visiting Scholar at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (June- December 2020). Beyond his academic and research prowess, he currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of some companies such as: Covenant Microfinance Bank Ltd (since 2018); Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc (CaCeRMDI), Ontario, Canada (since 2021); Seasoned Researchers and Business Advisors Ltd (since 2021); and OpenBinacle Group (Multinational Technology Company), Lead Economist, DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC, since 2023), among others. He is a fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (since 2012) and Swedish Institute (since 2009), among many others.
He has supervised over 21 postgraduate candidates and has served as examiner and assessor for 75 postgraduate candidates and professorial cadre for institutions within and outside Africa including: Ghana, India, Malaysia, Mozambique, Poland, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, to mention but a few. He is married with children.
Dr. Abiodun Egbetokun
Senior Lecturer in Business Management at De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
Abiodun Egbetokun is an economist with a rich multidisciplinary background. From a start in Mechanical Engineering (BSc) and Technology Management (MSc), he obtained a PhD in Economics from the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany. His research and policy experience spans nearly two decades during which he has gained a deep understanding of the microeconomic factors that shape entrepreneurship, innovation and industrial development in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. He contributes regularly to the global policy discourse on these topics. His input has been sought by several multilateral development organisations including UNIDO, NEPAD and the African Union Commission. He has also spent time at some of the world’s topmost research clusters including the Oxford Department of International Development and UNU-MERIT. He was President (2019-2021) of the Nigerian Young Academy, a group of Nigeria’s leading young researchers and academics. He currently teaches Business Management at De Montfort University, Leicester and is also affiliated with the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Nigeria as a Deputy Director of Research.
Senior Lecturer in Accounting, and Director at the Entrepreneurial Development Centre (EDC) at Babcock University
Dr. Ayodeji T. Ajibade is an accomplished researcher and educator with a keen interest in the intersection of accounting and entrepreneurship. His work focuses on exploring how these two fields can be integrated to enhance financial decision-making, performance measurement, and regulatory practices in entrepreneurial ventures.
Dr. Ajibade holds a Ph.D. in Accounting, specializing in Financial Reporting and Ethics, from Babcock University, Nigeria. He also holds a Master’s degree in Accounting with a focus on International Accounting, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Throughout his academic journey, he demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and achieved notable distinctions.
He is a respected member of professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA, CGMA), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA).
Dr. Ajibade’s research interests lie at the nexus of accounting and entrepreneurship. He delves into diverse topics such as financial decision-making in entrepreneurial ventures, entrepreneurial finance and access to capital, performance measurement and evaluation, and financial reporting and regulatory issues for startups and small businesses. Through his research, he aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and the accounting profession at large.
His scholarly contributions extend beyond research papers, as he actively participates in conferences and workshops both locally and internationally. Dr. Ajibade is a sought-after presenter and has shared his expertise at numerous academic gatherings, enriching discussions and fostering collaboration.
In addition to his research pursuits, Dr. Ajibade is a highly regarded educator. As a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at Babcock University, he imparts his knowledge and experience to aspiring accountants and entrepreneurs. He is dedicated to enhancing the learning experience of his students, employing effective teaching methodologies and providing mentorship.
Dr. Ajibade’s commitment to academic excellence and his passion for bridging the gap between accounting and entrepreneurship led him to assume the role of Director at the Entrepreneurial Development Centre (EDC) at Babcock University. In this capacity, he oversees the center’s operations, ventures, and business innovative strategies, driving forward its mission to nurture entrepreneurial talents and foster a vibrant startup ecosystem.
Damilola Eluyela is a Lecturer at Landmark University, Nigeria. He is an associate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom. Damilola holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from prestigious Landmark University in 2014. He graduated with a first class in Accounting and holds a Masters of Science degree in Accounting from Covenant University where he finished with a distinction and was awarded the overall best Masters student. His research interests include Environmental Accounting, Corporate Governance and Financial Accounting. He has published articles, among others, in Banks and Bank Systems, Heliyon, Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics, International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy and Data in Brief. In August 2021, one of his research papers was recognised by International Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and he was awarded a Gold medal for best research paper in taxation category.
Ibidunni, Ayodotun Stephen is a University Faculty, Researcher, Management Consultant and religious leader. He obtained a PhD degree in Business Administration (with specialization in Strategy & Operations Management) from Covenant University; Master’s Degree in Business Administration; BSc. degree in Business Administration. He has extensive working experience as a Management Consultant and as a Start-up champion. Currently (2013 – Date), He works as a Faculty member in the Department of Business Management (Business Administration Unit) of Covenant University, where He Lectures and Coordinates courses like Strategic Management, Operations Management, Research Methodology and Entrepreneurship (Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules).
His academic and research rooting are in the areas of Strategic Management, Operations Management and Entrepreneurship. He has published over 104 articles in reputable international peer-review journals indexed in Web of Science, ABS, SCOPUS, and ABDC. His research works use strategy, entrepreneurship, and operations management concepts and theories to promote sustainable development, structural transformation, and poverty eradication across African communities. Dr Ayodotun is a recipient of many international recognitions and awards, such as Elsevier’s top 5 authors among 500 authors in Strategy & Management (2013-2018), and in 2018 he was awarded by Covenant University Chancellor as an Exceptional researcher for the year. He currently serves on the editorial board and as a reviewer for international journals like Academy of Strategic Management Journal, International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Sage Open, and Journal of Entrepreneurship Education. He has Guest Edited for Managerial and Decision Economics (Wiley), Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Routledge Taylor & Francis), International Journal of Business and Globalisation (Inderscience) and World Review for Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (Inderscience). He is the pioneer Chair of the International Centre for Policy Research and Industry Linkages (ICePRIL). Also, he currently leads his management consulting company, Shaveh Consulting, which has a vision of creating knowledge for advancing the socio-economic wellbeing of individuals, corporates and institutions.
