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Douglas Adu is an active Associate Professor in Management Accounting at Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham, based in B23 Si Yuan Building at Jubilee Campus. Previously, he held academic roles as Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Teesside University and Academic Tutor at University of Limerick, alongside part-time positions at University of Huddersfield, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and Mampong Technical College of Education. His industry background includes management roles at uniBank (Ghana) Limited.
His educational credentials feature dual PhDs (Accounting from University of Limerick and Finance from University of Huddersfield), MSc Finance (with distinction) from University of Southampton, MBA and MSc Biotechnology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and BSc Biochemistry. Professional certifications include Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia) and Certified Compliance Officer (Global Academy of Finance, USA).
Dr Adu's research centers on sustainability governance intersections: management accounting, carbon/biodiversity metrics, executive compensation tied to environmental outcomes, ESG disclosure impacts, and blockchain applications in agri-food supply chains. He investigates how board diversity, ownership structures, and innovation culture mediate sustainability practices – particularly focusing on emerging economies and African corporate contexts.
His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Carbon performance's relationship with market valuation and executive pay structures; (2) Corporate governance mechanisms as moderators for sustainability initiatives in banking; (3) Blockchain's role in enhancing supply chain resilience. Geographic emphases include sub-Saharan Africa, industrialized European countries, and China.
Key recognition includes:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Dr Adu has directed undergraduate programs (BSc Accounting and Finance, BA Business and Accounting) at Teesside University, developing curricula and modules across degree levels. He led the Sustainable Finance Research Group (SFRG) and collaborates with policymakers on governance frameworks – notably serving on Ghana's 2022 National Corporate Governance Code committee and the 2024 Pan-African Director Development Framework.
His research teams previously included the Sustainable Finance Research Group at Teesside University. Current work involves partnerships with Ghanaian and Pan-African policy bodies, corporate executives, and emerging economy financial institutions to advance governance standards and business efficiency strategies.
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