Ekene Okwechime

Ekene Okwechime is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), part of the Faculty of Business and Law. He joined ARU in 2021 and previously taught at Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Central Lancashire. His academic background includes a PhD in Management from Glasgow Caledonian University (2018), an MSc from the University of Glasgow, and a BA in History from the University of Benin.

Research focuses on early-stage startups in the commercial space industry, technology-driven urban solutions, and innovation management. Specific interests include smart cities, open innovation, and the philosophical dimensions of technological advancement. He supervises doctoral research in entrepreneurship and technology management.

Teaching spans undergraduate modules like 'Play and Create' and 'Prototype and Testing,' alongside postgraduate courses on entrepreneurial action. Professional experience includes roles at Deloitte and KPMG, complementing his academic work. He serves as an Associate Editor for New Space: The Journal of Space Entrepreneurship and Innovation and holds memberships in the Academy of Management and British Academy of Management.