Chris Ogbechie
Born: 8 April 1950
Nationality: Nigerian
Current Roles:
- Professor of Strategic Management, Lagos Business School (LBS)
- Visiting Professor, Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, Kenya
- Visiting Professor, University of Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
Former Role:
- Dean, Lagos Business School (2021–2024)
Education
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering (First-Class Honours), University of Manchester
- MBA, Manchester Business School
- Ph.D. Business Administration, Brunel Business School, UK
Academic Career
- Dean, Lagos Business School (July 2021 – June 2024)
- Succeeded Prof. Enase Okonedo
- Preceded Prof. Olayinka David‑West
- Deputy Dean, Lagos Business School (brief tenure prior to deanship)
- Member, LBS Management Board (March 2012 – 2020)
Visiting Appointments
- Strathmore Business School, Nairobi
- University of Kigali, Kigali
Corporate Experience
- Head of Marketing & Sales, Nestlé Nigeria
- Corporate Advisor for multiple Nigerian start‑ups
- Board Member:
- Diamond Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc)
- Red Star Express Plc (FedEx Nigeria)
- NASCON Allied Industries Plc
- Health Partners Ltd
- Hubmarts Stores Ltd
- Palton Morgan Holdings
- Founding Director, LBS Sustainability Centre
Research & Publications
Research Interests:
- Strategic Marketing
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Strategic Management
Selected Books:
1. Strategic Marketing of Financial Services in Nigeria (2011)
2. Re‑engineering the Nigerian Society through Social Marketing (2012)
Articles:
Published in national and international journals on marketing, strategy, governance, and social responsibility.
References & External Links
- Lagos Business School(https://www.lbs.edu.ng)
- University of Kigali(https://www.uni-kigali.ac.rw)