PROF. CHRIS OGBECHIE, F .CIOD

Professor Of Strategic Management Dean, Lagos Business School

Professor Ogbechie cut his teeth in marketing and business development early on in his professional career across reputable multinationals where he built expertise and experience in core marketing, product marketing, corporate governance and strategic management. He garnered a reputation for leading sales and marketing functions in Nestle Nigeria, plus stints in Malaysia and  Singapore, from 1979 to 1990. He was also instrumental to driving remarkable Pan-African business growth for Ecobank Transnational Inc as Group Head of Marketing (1999-2001) before his eventual transition to the academia. 

Professor Chris Ogbechie serves on the boards of several corporations and advises governments, conglomerates, and multilateral organisations. He serves on the board of NASCON Allied Industries as an Independent Director; he also currently serves as a Non-executive Director of Palton Morgan Holdings, Health Partners Ltd and Summit Healthcare Group. Previously, he served as Chairman of Diamond Bank (now part of Access Bank) from 2015 to 2018 and as Non-executive Director of Red Star Express (FedEx) from 2014 to 2018. He was on the Board of the Association of African Business Schools (AABS for 3 years) and is a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), amongst many others.  His research interests are in strategy in turbulent environments, strategic leadership, board effectiveness, and corporate sustainability.

He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Brunel University, an MBA from the Manchester Business School, and a 1st class honours Bachelor of Science (Mech Eng) degree from the University of Manchester.  

He is a recipient of several honours and awards, among them are the Educator of the Year award given in 2015 by the Academy of International Business (Africa Chapter) and Best Paper Award on Corporate Governance in 2007 at the 28th McMaster World Congress in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is also a recipient of several investitures for his exemplary accomplishments in corporate governance leadership, strategic management, and research. In 1999, he was knighted by Pope John Paul 11 in recognition of his selfless contribution to humanity and community development.