Ali, I., Olalekan, O. O., & Jonas, A. (2025).
Economic growth and environmental sustainability: Empirical investigation of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.
International Organisations Research Journal, 20(3).
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The Global Catalyst
Olatunbosun Onaopemipo Olalekan — management scholar, business consultant, educator, author and corporate governance expert. The paradigm of consistent impact.
Biography
A scholar-practitioner shaping the future of management.
Widely known as "The Global Catalyst," Olatunbosun's work bridges academic research, policy relevance, and real-world organizational impact.
With over six years of professional and scholarly engagement across business development, entrepreneurship, education, and sustainability, he is recognized for his consistent contributions to capacity building, strategic leadership, and knowledge production.
Academic foundation
He has completed a Master's degree in Business Development from the Higher School of Economics, Nizhny Novgorod, and is currently a Doctoral Researcher in Management at Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS) Guido Carli, Rome — researching management studies, entrepreneurship, international trade, sustainability, innovation, and organizational decision-making.
Research & scholarship
A prolific scholar, Olatunbosun has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, with research covering economic growth and environmental sustainability, international trade agreements, entrepreneurship and SME development, experiential learning, digital transformation, financial volatility, and artificial intelligence in business decision-making.
Developing people as a pathway to building thriving institutions and communities.
Ventures
A serial entrepreneur
Multiple ventures spanning consultancy, education, governance, logistics and civic technology.
ExperTrait Consulting & Management Ltd
Founded 2018. Strategic advisory in corporate governance, business development and organizational performance — clients across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Ireland and Russia.
The Learnaholics Academy
Founder & Executive Director. Africa's pioneering capacity-building e-learning platform — 50+ courses, 5,000+ students across 26 African countries and Europe.
iSabiVote NG
Founder. An e-voting platform enhancing transparency and citizen engagement in Nigeria.
Here2There Transports & Logistics Ltd
Co-founder. Logistics and transport company addressing mobility and distribution challenges in Nigeria.
HR Paddy
AI-powered HR platform helping Nigerian and African recruiters post jobs, screen CVs with AI, conduct AI, video or in-person interviews, and shortlist the best candidates.
Credentials
Education & Certifications
- Doctoral Researcher, Management — LUISS Guido Carli, Rome, Italy
- MSc Business Development — Higher School of Economics, Nizhny Novgorod
- BSc Guidance & Counselling — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), Nigeria
- Certified Management Consultant (CMC) — international recognition
- Certified Management Specialist (CMS), Distinction in Time Management — London Graduate School
- Certified Negotiation Associate (NCN-A™)
- Certified Corporate Sales Associate (SCCS-A™)
- Certified Marketing Research Associate (SCMR-A™)
Recognition
Awards & Honours
- PALEC Awards (nominee)
- Iconic Brands Awards (recipient)
- Origo International Award, Canada (recipient)
- Founders of the Year Awards (recipient)
- Aminu Kano Award for Leadership (nominee)
- Hajiya Gambo Sawaba Community Impact Award (nominee)
- Global Education Award 2024 (recipient)
Academic Publications
Peer-reviewed research across management, sustainability, trade and entrepreneurship.
Olalekan, O. O., Ojuko, T. P., Nwadiwe, C. K., & Ashaheme, A. O. (2025).
The effect of inflation and exchange rate volatility on consumer buying behavior in Nigeria.
International Journal of Advanced Economics, 7(7).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O. (2025).
The role of AI in optimizing decision-making for SMEs in Nigeria's retail industry.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, 7(4).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O. (2024).
Evaluating the impact of experiential learning on entrepreneurial intentions among university students in emerging markets.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, 6(11).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O., Adeleye, D. O., & Srivastava, V. K. (2024).
Social media and entrepreneurial competence: The impact of LinkedIn on boosting entrepreneurial engagement of Gen-Z.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, 6(10).
Read paperAli, I., Olalekan, O. O., Khadimullina, L., & Srivastava, V. K. (2024).
Assessment of sustainable economic development and green growth in BRICS countries.
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 13(1).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O., Adeleye, D. O., & Srivastava, V. K. (2024).
The surge of cross-border payment firms in Africa: Implications for entrepreneurship and SMEs.
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 13(1).
Read paperObiano-Igbokwe, C. C., Olalekan, O. O., & Obiano, O. E. (2024).
The role of resilience in entrepreneurial success: A comparative study of serial and first-time entrepreneurs.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, 6(9).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O., Adeleye, D. O., Wang, H., & Uyanwune, C. L. (2024).
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement: Implications for sustainable rural development.
International Journal of Sustainable Rural Development, 1(2).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O., & Wang, H. (2024).
The challenges of internationalisation of Chinese companies in Africa and Europe: A comparative analysis.
International Journal of Advanced Economics, 6(8).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O. (2024).
Rural entrepreneurship in the digital age: A systematic review.
International Journal of Sustainable Rural Development, 1(1).
Read paperOlalekan, O. O. (2024).
African and Asia-Pacific regional trade agreements: A comparative analysis.
AFEBI Economic and Finance Review.
Read paperOlalekan, O. O., Adeleye, D. O., & Uyanwune, C. (2024).
Perception of knowledge management practices by Nigerian fintech founders.
AFEBI Management and Business Review.
Olalekan, O. O. (2019).
The roles of education in the prevention of violent religious extremism in Nigeria.
Ife Educrat Journal.
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