Academic Leader. Marketing Strategist. Advocate for Inclusive Growth in Africa. 

Professor Ogechi Adeola is a distinguished Professor of Marketing and Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Administration) at the University of Kigali, Rwanda, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Torrens University Australia. A leading scholar on marketing strategy, she has authored and co-edited more than 135 academic publications, including several influential books on digital technology, gender equality, climate action, and indigenous business practices in Africa. 

Recognised among the world’s Top 2% on Stanford University–Elsevier Global List (2025), Professor Adeola has also received the Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Paper (2022) and multiple international Best Paper Awards. Beyond academia, she has provided strategic consultancy to organisations such as Afreximbank, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA–Business Incubation Platform). 

Her work continues to shape business strategy, policy development, education reform, ethical leadership, innovation and inclusive growth. Her academic journey is marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching, impactful research, and transformative leadership across Africa and beyond. 

Scholarship and Research Impact 

Professor Adeola has authored and co-authored over 135 scholarly publications in reputable international journals, book chapters, and edited volumes. Her work explores the intersections of marketing strategy, sustainability, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive development in emerging markets. 

Her scholarly impact has been recognised globally: 

• Ranked among the world’s Top 2% Scientists on the Stanford University–Elsevier Global List (2025 Edition). 

• Recipient of the Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Paper (2022). 

• Winner of multiple International Best Paper Awards (2016–2019). 

She has edited several influential books, including the seminal two-volume Casebook of Indigenous Business Practices in Africa (Emerald Publishing, 2023) and co-authored the book, Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Technological Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa (Springer Nature, 2024). 

Consultancy and Global Engagements 

Beyond academia, Professor Adeola is a strategic marketing and brand management consultant who has advised leading organisations in Africa and beyond. 

Her consultancy collaborations include: 

• Afreximbank, as consultant to the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) initiative. 

• International Labour Organization (ILO), as National Consultant for Women’s Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria. 

• International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – Business Incubation Platform (BIP), where she contributes to strategic growth and sustainability. 

• Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, as International Trade Advisor for the British Trade Centre initiative. 

Her global perspective is further strengthened by executive education at Harvard Business School, The Wharton School, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, London Business School, and Cranfield School of Management. 

Thought Leadership and Advocacy 

A passionate advocate for gender equality, youth empowerment, and inclusive innovation, Professor Adeola is actively involved in initiatives that integrate African indigenous values such as Ubuntu and the Igbo Apprenticeship System into contemporary business and leadership models. 

Her research and public engagement highlight how community-driven approaches can strengthen entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, and sustainable development across Africa. 

Awards and Recognitions 

• Top 2% Scientist (2025) – Stanford University–Elsevier Global List 

• Outstanding Paper Award (2022) – Emerald Literati 

• 50 Most Influential Educators in Global Hospitality (2024) – International Hospitality Institute 

• Peak Performing Woman of the Year (2023) 

• Recognised among Nigeria’s Top 100 Authors by Elsevier SciVal (2020–2023) 

Professional Philosophy 

Professor Adeola believes in ethical leadership, academic rigour, and human-centred innovation. Her life’s work reflects a deep conviction that education, research, and enterprise can transform societies when anchored in integrity, empathy, and shared prosperity. 

Let’s Connect 

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