Tilahun Mekonnen

Tilahun Mekonnen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management at Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University. He specializes in international business, entrepreneurship, and digital education innovation. Multilingual in English, Russian, and Amharic, he holds an MBA (Distinction, University of Wales) and an MSc in Economics (Distinction), and is completing a DBA on Black African Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Yorkshire.

• Roles: International Business Recruitment Manager for Africa and Middle Eastern countries (2015–present), previously International Business Development Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa (2011–2015).
• Research Focus: Impact of government policies on SMEs in emerging economies, cross-cultural entrepreneurship, and digital platforms in education.
• Teaching: Leads modules in International Business and Business Economics.

His recent work includes presentations on leveraging Google Drawings for collaborative learning (ECE 2024) and adapting digital tools for teaching (SHU Conference 2023). Ongoing doctoral research explores immigrant entrepreneurs' lived experiences, blending practical consultancy with academic rigor.

No scientific awards listed. Advising and grants details unavailable. Active in international business recruitment and curriculum development.