Professor Chris Ogbechie’s appointment as Dean of Lagos Business School (LBS) became effective on January 1, 2021.  

In his role as Dean, Professor Ogbechie will set the strategic direction for the School and oversee all academic and administrative matters. He will also aid the fulfilment of the School’s mission to be widely recognised as the Business School with the greatest impact on the knowledge and practice of Management in Africa. 

Professor Ogbechie functioned as the Deputy Dean of the School from June to December 2020. He has been a member of LBS Management Board since March 2012 and has been associated with the school for over 20 years.  

He is a Professor of Strategic Management who facilitates sessions in strategy, sustainability and corporate governance. He is also the founding Director of the school’s Sustainability Centre and a visiting Professor at Strathmore Business in Nairobi, Kenya and the University of Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda.  

Professor Ogbechie has vast experience in marketing, strategy and corporate governance. He has consulted with numerous Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Kenyan firms over the years, is involved in the building of several start-ups, and is on the board of several private and public companies.  

His research interests are in strategy in turbulent environments, strategic leadership, board effectiveness, and corporate sustainability. He has several publications in financial services, marketing, strategic planning, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and corporate governance.