Emerging Leaders’ Day: Rising Together

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Dr. Disraeli Asante-Darko is an Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Ashesi University, Ghana, where he serves as Head of the Business Administration Department and Director of the Ashesi MBA Program. His research and professional interests span entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, supply chain resilience, sustainable development, and technology-enabled solutions in emerging economies. He has collaborated on international research initiatives with partners across Africa, North America, and Europe, including projects with the Reach Alliance focused on addressing complex development challenges through interdisciplinary and community-centered approaches. Beyond his research, he is passionate about strengthening university-industry partnerships, advancing entrepreneurship education, and building institutional collaborations that translate knowledge into meaningful social and economic impact across Africa.

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Bio

Dr. Lakati is a seasoned epidemiologist and public health expert with more than 20 years of distinguished performance. She is the pioneer and current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Community Extension at Amref International University. She has led design and implementation of research and evaluations in multiple countries across Africa. She has taught in private and public Universities in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. She has served in various expert committees including World Health Organization committee that reviewed safe water guidelines in 2005. At Amref International University, she has served in several capacities including founding Dean, School of Public Health, and Graduate School. She is a dynamic, strategic leader and mentor of many young scholars. Her academic qualifications include PhD in Epidemiology and a Master of Applied Epidemiology. She is passionate about education, public health nutrition, community health and the impact of climate change on health.