- Economist and Postgraduate Supervisor, University of Lancashire
- Economist and Lecturer in Management, Keele University
Dr Tolu Olarewaju's research focuses on poverty reduction, entrepreneurship, anti-corruption efforts, international business, and the application of technology, as well as areas encompassing social, labor, regional, and general economics.
His work often emphasizes policy implications, particularly in corruption reduction and economic development, and he regularly publishes in top academic journals. He has also contributed to the Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Tolu also brings substantial industry experience to his work, having served as both a banker and an entrepreneur. His professional background enhances his academic contributions, offering practical insights into the real-world challenges of business and economics.
He also has a strong interest in philosophy. Tolu leads several projects that promote resilience, inclusion, and economic empowerment among young people and small businesses.
He holds a BSc in Economics, an MSc in International Economics, as well as Postgraduate Certificates in Higher Education and Philosophy, and a PhD in Management with a focus on Economics. His combination of academic achievement and professional experience positions him as a thought leader in his field.
Experience
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2021–presentLecturer in Management, Keele University
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2025–presentEconomist and Postgraduate Supervisor, University of Central Lancashire
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2018–2021Lecturer in Economics, Staffordshire University
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2016–2018Lecturer in Business Economics, Staffordshire University
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2007–2009Banker, Zenith Bank Plc
Education
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2025University of Oxford, Oxford Lifelong Learning Certificate in Digital Ethnography
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2023University of Cambridge, Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy
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2016Aston University, PhD Management (Economics)
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2014Aston University, Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education
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2010University of Birmingham, MSc International Economics
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2007Babcock University, BSc Economics (Hons)
Professional Memberships
- Academy of Management
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- British Academy of Management
- European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management
- Higher Education Academy (Senior Fellow)
- Academy of International Business
- Association of Christian Economists
- Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI)
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- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
