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Overview
King Omeihe (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the School of Business and Creative Industries and the UoA 17 Associate Research Lead for Strategy, People, and Research Environment. His main research areas are trust and the economics of institutions. Much of his work has focused on understanding the role of institutions in economic development and the process of institutional change. The influence of non-economic factors and other frontier issues at the intersection of trust, entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence are central to his research. Some of his publications are:Trust and Market Institutions in Africa: Exploring the role of trust in African Entrepreneurship, Palgrave Macmillan Cham (April 2023); Qualitative Research Methods for Business Students: A Global Approach, Sage (2024) and the Handbook of African Studies, Emerald Global Publishers (Feb. 2025).
He received his diploma from the University of Cambridge, his MBA from the University of Aberdeen and PhD from the Doctoral College of the University of the West of Scotland.
His previous posts include Head of Division at the University of Aberdeen, Founding Director of the Entrepreneurship Programme (University of Aberdeen), Director of the Global Online MBA Programme(University of Aberdeen) and Head of the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme at Edinburgh Napier University.He is a selected fellow of the West African Transitional Justice Centre and a Senior Economic Advisor on African Economic Policy at the Marcel House.
He is the recipient of the British Academy of Management prestigious Medal for Contribution to Communities. He is a finalist and winner of several national and international prizes including the winner of the 2025 UWS Innovation Teaching Award, 2022 Recognition as Entrepreneurial Supporter of the Year (Elevator), 2018 Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) Enterprise Educators Recognition Award, the 2020 Above and Beyond award for Outstanding Teaching, the 2018 STARS award for Outstanding Teaching and the 2006 Banker of the Year award. He was recognised by the British Academy of Management for his outstanding role on the council (2017-2018) and as one of the leaders shaping the future of enterprise education by Bright Red Spark.
He advises start-ups, business leaders and policymakers on trust, entrepreneurship, innovation and business resilience. His current roles include being an Expert on Development at the United Nations Trade and Development, Chair of African Studies at the British Academy of Management, Chair of Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, member of the Cross-party Group on International Development at the Scottish Parliament and member of the Centre for European Labour Markets.
External positions
President, Academy for African Studies
2022 → …
Chief Examiner, Coventry University
2022 → …
Guest Editor, International Review on Entrepreneurship Journal
2022 → 2023
Marcel Chair, Senior Economic Advisor- African Economic Policy Initiative , Marcel Advisory
2022 → 2025
Senior Fellow, The West African Transitional Justice Centre
2022 → …
Treasurer, Leadership and Leadership Development Special Interest Group, British Academy of Management
2021 → …
Editor in Chief, Emerald’s African Context of Business and Society
2021 → …
Committee Member,Mosaic RLG Education, The Prince's Trust
2021 → …
Selected Fellow, Centre for Research on African Digital Policy and Innovations (CRADPI)
2020 → …
Committee Member, Cross Party Group on Racial Equality, Scottish Parliament
2020 → …
Committee Member, Cross Party Group on Social Enterprise, Scottish Parliament
2020 → …
Committee Member, Cross Party Group on Women in Enterprise, Scottish Parliament
2020 → …
Chair of African Studies, British Academy of Management
2019 → …
Chair, Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups, Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE), United Kingdom
2019 → 2025
Senior Chair and Chief Economist, Eastern Pacific Energy
2017 → 2019
Founding Director and Chair, Enterprise Partnership Africa
2016 → 2020
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Entrepreneurship and the Dynamics of Contexts: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
Omeihe, I. (Editor), Omeihe, K. O. (Editor) & Murray, A. (Editor), 2 Feb 2026, Leeds: Emerald Publishing. 272 p. (The International Studies in Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research Series )Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Formal and informal institutions in economic development
Omeihe, K. O., 1 Mar 2026, World Policy Research, 2026, 4, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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From challenge to consensus: pathways for inclusive growth in Africa
Ruhode, E. & Omeihe, K. O., 31 Jan 2026, World Policy Research, 26, 1, p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Guest editorial: what if intellectual capital is the missing link in sustainable development?
Morea, D., Iazzolino, G., Petruzelli, A. M. & Omeihe, K. O., 20 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Intellectual Capital. 27, 1, p. 1-7 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Holding the anchor of entrepreneurship across contexts
Omeihe, I., Omeihe, K. O. & Murray, A., 13 Jan 2026, Entrepreneurship and Dynamics of Contexts. Omeihe, I., Omeihe, K. O. & Murray, A. (eds.). Leeds: Emerald Publishing Limited, p. 1-10 10 p. (International Studies in Entrepreneurship and Small Business).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Open AccessFile25 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Chair, Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups, Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Omeihe, K. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Election to learned society
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Chair, Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups, Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Omeihe, K. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Election to learned society
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Chair of African Studies, British Academy of Management
Omeihe, K. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Election to learned society
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Executive Adminstrator, Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development
Omeihe, K. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Finalist, Enterprise Educator of the Year, Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE)
Omeihe, K. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: National/international honour
Activities
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British Academy of Management Conference 2025
Omeihe, I. (Invited speaker), Omeihe, K. (Invited speaker), Gillon, G. (Invited speaker) & Jackson, E. (Invited speaker)
1 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Emerald Publishing Limited (Publisher)
Omeihe, K. (Peer reviewer)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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The Mental Wellbeing of International Academics
Omeihe, K. (Speaker)
24 Jun 2021 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Distinguished Personality Series: Courts are for the rich and we don't rely on contracts
Omeihe, K. (Speaker)
1 Apr 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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What matters for ‘Excellence’ in doctoral studies: keeping your doctoral studies on track-a view through the lens of academic advisors
Omeihe, K. (Invited speaker)
29 Jan 2021 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Aberdeen University ‘a micro-business world full of opportunities’
24/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Looking forward - Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
31/01/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment