About Emmanuel Akande
Ayodele Emmanuel Akande is a distinguished economist specializing in ESG, sustainable finance, and data analysis, with certifications as a Chartered Economist (GAFM) and Business Analyst (IIBA). He has professional experience at Qatar Foundation and Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (intern), alongside academic engagements at Sorbonne Paris, University of Turin, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
A First Class Honors graduate and Magna Cum Laude recipient, Ayodele has earned full scholarships from Qatar Foundation and Erasmus Mundus programs. His impactful research on ESG, Islamic finance, and food governance has been published and presented at international forums, including Cambridge University.
As a Research Fellow at Digital Economist and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, he leads innovative projects on food security and sustainable finance. Ayodele is also an entrepreneur, founding an EdTech startup using AR/VR for financial education. Recognized with awards like second place in the CFA National Research Qatar (2020) and the Digital Economist Fellowship (2024-2025), he is pursuing Global Reporting Initiative and CFA Sustainability certifications, underscoring his commitment to advancing sustainability through rigorous research and innovation.
Ayodele Emmanuel Akande
Business Development & Operations Executive
ICELIS Global