Multimix Academy has unveiled an academic advisory board as part of efforts to bridge Africa’s widening supply chain talent gap and align its training programmes with global industry standards.
The board comprises senior industry leaders and academic experts, as well as international trade organizations, who will provide strategic oversight on curriculum development, quality assurance, accreditation alignment, and institutional growth.
Obiora Madu, founder/CEO, Multimix Academy, said the board will help address Africa’s widening skills gap in logistics and supply chain management by shaping world-class talent and building a robust pipeline of professionals.
“The establishment of our Academic Advisory Board represents our commitment to delivering education that transforms careers and drives industry advancement.
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“With over two decades of training with more than 1,000 supply chain executives through our programmes, we recognise that maintaining excellence requires continuous evolution guided by the brightest minds in our field,” Madu said.
The board members include Premkumar Rajagopal, president, CEO, Malaysia University of Science and Technology; Cephas Afebuameh, group director, supply chain, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc; Mfon Ekong Usoro, managing partner, Paul Usoro & Co.; and Naveen Narayanan, MD & CEO, SSA Consulting Group.
Other members include Ikechukwu Odoemelem, senior manager, supply chain and operations consulting, Ernst & Young; Adeyinka Banjo, lead consultant/director, GognMine Energ; Stephen Akut, senior project manager, LEARN Logistics by Kühne Foundation; and Solomon Aigbavboa, MD, chief research officer, Sonedis Ltd.
Madu added that the board will convene quarterly to review programme performance, assess emerging industry needs, and recommend strategic initiatives.
“Board members will bring expertise spanning supply chain management and logistics, international trade and export development, academic programme design and accreditation, industry certifications and professional standards, and digital transformation in supply chains,” he said.
