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Dr Augustine Okeke, PhD

  • Lecturer in Leadership & Sustainability
  • Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
  • Initiative for Leadership and Sustainability
  • Business
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Biography

With a proven track record of academic excellence and extensive experience in both academia and the private sector, I bring a dynamic blend of expertise to the table. Holding a Bachelors in Business Management, an MSc in Purchasing and Supply Chain, and a Doctorate in Management, my academic journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of the intricacies of the business world.

As a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), I combine theoretical knowledge with practical insight, ensuring a comprehensive approach to teaching and management.

With over a decade of experience, I have honed my skills in managing and coordinating student learning programs, fostering critical thinking, and driving academic excellence. My teaching portfolio spans a wide range of subjects, including Strategic Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations & Strategy Management, Ethics, Sustainability and Leadership in Project Management.

As a sought-after speaker, I frequently share my expertise at top international conferences, focusing on topics that intersect with business, sustainability, and societal impact. I am deeply involved in international professional networks, including the British Academy of Management (BAM), the European Operations Management Association (EurOMA), and the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), among others.

With a passion for empowering individuals and organisations to reach their full potential, I am committed to driving innovation, fostering excellence, and making a lasting impact in the field of business management.

Qualifications and memberships

  • PhD Management – Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK       
  • Post Graduate (PG) Certificate in Research – Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 2020
  • MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015
  • Bachelors degree i Business Management  – University of Jos, Nigeria, 2009
  • Diploma in Business Administration – University of Jos, Nigeria, 2005
  • Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Newcastle University 2020
  • Teaching Techniques: Blended Learning, Linkedin Learning,   2021
  • Project Management Foundations: Procurement, Linkedin Learning,  2021
  • Data Science and Big Data Analytics – Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2019
  • Diploma in Data Processing (Distinction) – Meadows Computer Institute, Jos, Nigeria 2009
  • Associate Fellow, Advance Academy (AFHEA)      
  • Member, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)                                                                             
  • Member, Production and Operations Management Society (POMS)                                                    
  • Member, European Operations Management Association (EuROMA) 
  • Member, Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA) Eurasia 
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) UK                                  
  • Member, Society for Petroleum Engineers (SPE), UK                                                                      
  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM)                                                                       

 

Academic and research interests

My research is inter-disciplinary in nature. I can supervise postgraduates and undergraduates in areas NOT limited to the following:
1. Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain sustainability
- Sustainability: Environmental and Social Aspects
- Relationship Management
- Unethical Supply Chain Practices
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Management Practices
- Supply Chain Management in Emerging/Developing Markets

2. sustainability in Logistics and Transport Management
- Humanitarian Logistics and Transport 
- Oil and Gas Supply Chain Management and sustainable practices

Research supervision

With a wealth of experience in research supervision, I have overseen the successful completion of over 100 undergraduate dissertations and guided more than 82 master's dissertations across a broad spectrum of business-related topics.

Publications