Dr. Abel ‘Femi Adekola

President and CEO

Dr. Abel Adekola is a distinguished academic, globally recognized consultant, and accomplished executive. As the President and CEO of Alliance Global Enterprises (AGE), LLC, he leads with vision and innovation. Concurrently, he serves as a Professor and the Dean of the College of Business and Engineering at Wilkes University, Pennsylvania, where he led the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership towards its initial AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools Business) accreditation.

Previously, Dr. Adekola held the position of Dean of the College of Management and Dahlgren Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Under his leadership, the College’s Business Programs and the School of Hospitality Leadership achieved their initial accreditations with ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) and ACPHA (Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration), respectively.

As a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Adekola engaged in research and teaching at ISM University of Economics and Management in Vilnius, Lithuania, further cementing his status as an international educator. He is also a Senior Distinguished Fellow of the Academy of World Business, Marketing, and Management Development and completed the requisite residence in Oxford as a member of Oxford Round Table. He also participated in the Harvard Institute for Management and Leadership Education and Harvard professional development program in Advanced Executive Communication Skills.

Dr. Adekola’s involvement in global education extends to his work with the U.S. Congressional created Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Through the Center’s sponsored grant, he participated in the Vietnam Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) program in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam.

As a consultant, Dr. Adekola has presented a wide variety of seminars and workshops to many representatives of corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions in the U.S., Africa, Europe, and Asia. His extensive cross-cultural experience and deep understanding of global business makes him a trusted consultant and advisor to organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of today’s interconnected world.

Dr. Adekola earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance, an MBA in Corporate Strategy, and a Doctorate degree in International Management. He has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly articles and three books, making significant contributions to the fields of global business, leadership, and education.