The AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards brought together leading lights from the global business education community to celebrate excellence and commend achievement among business schools, business students and graduates, suppliers, and employers.

In the time of #BLM and #MeToo, the leaders promoted by business schools should represent and inspire the whole MBA community. Oare Ehiemua (FT MBA ‘14) represents the best of Esade, being a strong female entrepreneur in Nigeria with a background in human resource management who is passionate about lifelong learning and committed to making a meaningful change in society.

Oare makes a difference every year in the lives of hundreds of young artisans by giving them access to professional training and job opportunities through the One Precious Life Academy, the organisation she founded. Oare also drives leadership training development at the world-class Nigerian University of Technology and Management – which is positioned to identify and develop the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and management.

"I am delighted to have been selected to receive the 2021 MBA Leadership Award from among an impressive list of finalists carrying out exciting projects around the world to help improve society. I would like to thank the Association of MBAs and the Business Graduates Association for honouring me with this award. I would also like to thank the Esade Business School and the One Precious Life Academy team whose unceasing support helped me get here", said Oare Ehiemua.

Socially responsible professionals

Josep Franch, Dean of Esade Business School, said: “We feel proud of Oare’s achievements and the well-deserved recognition she has received with this AMBA Excellence Award. One of the pillars of our mission is to provide a holistic education to individuals to help them become competent and socially responsible professionals. We train competent professionals who can have a real impact in society. Oare is one of the best examples of the type of graduate we aim to train.”

Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (AMBA & BGA) said: “I would like to congratulate the finalists and winners of this year’s Excellence Awards. This was our largest-ever AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards and featured 11 categories. We have had a record number of entries, representing all six continents, and the competition was stronger than ever. The individuals who made the final shortlist in each category should feel proud of their achievements.”