Media mogul, Mosunmola Abudu aka Mo Abudu has been appointed an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts, US.
Excited about her appointment, the EbonyLife Group CEO shared photos which captured her in the premises of the graduate business school of Harvard University.
Besides disclosing the capacity she’d be operating in, Mo Abudu also expressed immense gratitude to everyone who played one role or the order in ensuring her appointment as an HBS Executive Fellow became a reality.
The 58-year-old described by Forbes as “Africa’s most successful woman” wrote: “Good morning beautiful people. I’m excited to let you know that I have accepted an appointment from Harvard Business School, as an Executive Fellow. Officially, I started my fellowship September 30th!
“The Executive Fellows Program leverages the expertise of outstanding practitioners, including alumni, each of whom partners with HBS faculty members to bring their experience in business into the MBA program and the School.
“HBS Executive Fellows comprise non-faculty affiliates who contribute to the school through a rich set of co-curricular and curricular activities, based on their work and life experiences.
“Truly, it is an honour and a privilege for me to take up this appointment as an HBS Executive Fellow and to share experiences. My primary focus will be on research, with some instruction and advisory/coaching for MBA students.
“I will be producing a unique, fascinating and exciting project, in collaboration with HBS faculty, during my time here. I look forward to telling you more about this project soon!
“My special thanks to Professor Henry McGee, Professor Andy Wu, Professor Feng Zhu, and the entire Harvard Business School team for making this happen. Andy, thank you for the introductions to Professor Kong Luo and Professor Tarum Khanna.
“Alyssa, thank you so much for getting me set up with my conference room, email, ID logistics, and all.
“Last but not least, I still remain the CEO of the EbonyLife Group; this appointment is part time for an agreed period. I will spend my time between Boston, London, Los Angeles, and Lagos over the next few months.
“To the EbonyLife Team, thank you. We move with love.”