Ony Mgbeahurike

Adjunct Lecturer

Ony Mgbeahurike

Ony Chinedu Mgbeahurike is a dynamic General Manager, Advisory Board Chair, and Entrepreneur with a proven track record in commercializing consumer goods, leading organizational change, and driving strategic initiatives. He holds a BAS in Manufacturing Operations Management from the University of Minnesota (2013) and an MBA in Marketing from Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis (2019).
With over a decade of experience, Ony has held marketing leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, including General Mills, Danone, Target, and Campbell’s. His expertise spans supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on driving growth and operational excellence.
A passionate advocate for Africa’s economic development, Ony is committed to advancing sustainable initiatives and bridging the gap between Africa and the U.S. market. He is the Founding President of the Olin Africa Business Club, where he created a platform to connect students and professionals with Africa’s economic opportunities. Ony has also led the Black Organization Group at Danone and served as Advisory Board Chair for Africa Food Changemakers, a non-profit organization in Abuja, Nigeria, dedicated to sustainable food systems and entrepreneurship.
As the founder of Good Soul Tigernuts, Ony drives social impact by sourcing and processing Tigernuts from small-scale African farmers. He has leveraged his corporate and entrepreneurial experience to create opportunities for African entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers, furthering his commitment to economic empowerment.
In addition to his corporate and entrepreneurial work, Ony contributes to academia as an Adjunct Lecturer at Olin Business School, teaching the Africa Business Landscape course. His leadership experience, passion for global business development, and dedication to economic empowerment make him an invaluable asset to any board, particularly for companies seeking to expand in both the U.S. and African markets.
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Area of Expertise

African Business Landscapes, Consumer Products Marketing, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology

Education

  • MBA 2019, Washington University, Olin Business School
  • BASc 2013, University of Minnesotas

Academic/Professional Activities

Other, WashU Olin Africa Business Club

Awards/Honors

  • GRIT Award Danone 2019, 2019
  • Olin GBSA Outstanding Club , 2019
  • Outstanding Breakthrough: Olin Africa Business Club, 2019
  • P&Q Olin 2019 MBAs to Watch, 2019
  • Dean's Special Service Award, 2019
  • WashU Graduate Rising Star Award, 2018
  • Distinguished Leader HSBE43, 2017
  • 1st Place PepsiCo MBA Case Competition , 2017

Teaching Interests

Africa Business Landscape
African Markets
Consumer Behavior in Africa
Driving sustainable FMCGs in Africa
Food & Agricultural Systems

Research Interests

Africa Business Landscape
African Markets
Consumer Behavior in Africa
Driving sustainable FMCGs in Africa
Food & Agricultural Systems
B2B E-Commerce Landscape in Africa
Governance, Policy & Entrepreneurship

Personal Interests

Sunsets
Cooking
Traveling
Recruiting

Contact

Ony Mgbeahurike