Senator h. c. Hon. Consul Prof. Dr. Georg Bouché MBA

Prof. Dr. Georg Bouché is a Professor of Marketing at IU International University in Stuttgart, Germany, where he also develops and oversees Master’s and Bachelor’s programs in both English and German. In addition, he holds guest professorships at institutions such as Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico and Université Catholique de l'Ouest in France, among others.

His academic career spans over two decades and includes teaching and supervisory roles at more than 25 universities worldwide, from Europe and Africa to Asia and the Americas reflecting his broad international reach and dedication to cross-border education. He is particularly active in MBA programs and doctoral-level instruction.

A native of Germany with German, British, and Gambian citizenship, Prof. Bouché holds a Doctorate Degree from Liverpool John Moores University in the UK, where his research focused on international marketing strategy. He also earned a European MBA from the University of Birmingham and FUNDESEM Business School in Spain, as well as an International BBA from European University Viadrina and partner institutions in Spain and Poland.

Alongside his academic pursuits, Prof. Bouché is a seasoned international consultant and entrepreneur. As Managing Partner of Bouché & Jakob GbR, he has advised companies in diverse industries on entering the German-speaking markets. He has also held executive roles in the private sector, including as International Sales Director for Proline Systems GmbH.

Prof. Bouché currently serves as Honorary Consul of the Republic of The Gambia in Germany and is a Senator h.c. with the European Economic Senate. He is the founder of the nonprofit Help in Progress e.V., which supports over 2,000 children in Gambia through educational initiatives. A frequent speaker at global conferences, he is the author of several publications on marketing, digital transformation, and international business.

PROF. KOWO SOLOMON AKPOVIRORO Ph.D

Prof. Kowo Solomon Akpoviroro holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Kwara State University, an MSc in Business Administration from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and a BSc in Economics from Delta State University (DELSU). His academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence and expertise in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Human Resources, Strategic Management, and International Business. Prof. Kowo was a Chief Lecturer at Ogun State Institute of Technology, Nigeria. Presently, He is a Professor of Business Administration and PhD Student Advisor at Global Humanistic University, Curaçao South America. He was appointed the Dean of Research & Planning at Graham International University in January 2025. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Ss Cyril and Methodius in Slovakia and a Research Fellow at the American Research Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. His extensive teaching and mentoring experience include supervising over 600 undergraduate and postgraduate theses and dissertations, showcasing his dedication to student development. 

Prof. Kowo’s scholarly impact is equally impressive. He has authored 80 publications in respected journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, amassing over 670 citations. His research spans Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior, HRM, International Business, Strategic Management and Leadership, reflecting his diverse expertise and contributions to academia. In addition to his academic pursuits, Prof. Kowo is a trained business analyst and advisor with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and international business. He is an International Expert and Academic Leader for Accreditation Agency Curaçao (AAC) and a member of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Community of Practice at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). Prof. Kowo is the President and Founder of Excel International Learning Academy and Excel International Business School. He has also played a pivotal role in global academia, serving as a facilitator, examiner, and visiting researcher. In 2022, he was an International Visiting Professor/Researcher at the University of Ss Cyril and Methodius in Slovakia, further solidifying his international reputation.

Josephus Henricus Maria Remmé, Dr Drs Drs

Prof. Remmé is an accomplished faculty member from The Netherlands. Het has been teaching for many years at renowned business schools, such as Nyenrode, Insead and Maastricht School of Management.

Prof Remmé earned two master degrees from the University of Amsterdam in History and Philosophy, and then received his PhD in Philosophy from Maastricht University. He has taught in his own country and in many countries elsewhere, such as China, Peru, Tanzania, Cairo and Saudi Arabia; to name only a few. He taught courses in strategy, business ethics, HRM, and culture.  His courses focus on the human dimension of business processes.

Next to teaching, Prof Remmé has a long track record as a supervisor, assisting students in their research projects and in their development as researchers and professionals.

Prof Remmé focuses his research on the topics of stakeholder management and of integrity/corruption, and he has publishes in those fields. He has served on the boards of Transparency International/ Netherlands and of Society or Organizational Learning/ Netherlands.

Next to teaching and research, Prof Remmé works as a consultant. In the past he has done projects for companies such as Shell, Unilever, CSM, mainly in the fields of strategy and of management development.

Professor Muhammed Kürşad Özlen

Professor Muhammed Kürşad ÖZLEN has Mathematics degree at undergraduate and Master levels and Ph.D. from Business Faculty/International Burch University, Sarajevo. He has published many (a total of 54 scholarly works) articles, books and book chapters in different prestigious journals. 

His areas of interests include Knowledge Management, Supply Chain Management, and Management Information Systems. 

He has also served as a consultant for businesses in different international settings. Currently, he is a Professor in Global Humanistic University.