Hult DBA Online Q&A With Alumni
What does it actually take to earn a Doctorate in Business Administration? And what does it give back?
Join us for a live conversation with Hult DBA alumni who've turned research into real-world impact. Hear their stories of discovery, challenge, and growth, and learn how the DBA empowered them to lead and shape their industries.
Be sure to bring your questions for an open Q&A that goes beyond the brochure and into the lived experience of a doctoral journey.
Thursday, November 27, 2025
12pm
1 hour
GMT (London time)
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About the Session
Why attend?
Discover how the Hult DBA can empower you to turn research into real-world business impact while advancing your professional and academic goals.
In this live Q&A, you'll meet Dr. Adetutu Afolabi and Dr. Victor "Gbenga" Afolabi—a husband-and-wife team who completed their Hult DBAs in October 2025. Together, they balance leading Hazon Holdings with family life while building health-tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship ventures across Africa.
Their story is one of partnership, perseverance, and using academic rigor to solve real business challenges. You'll hear how they navigated the program, what changed for them professionally, and what they'd tell someone considering the same path.
Meet Our Alumni
Adetutu Afolabi
Adetutu Afolabi is an experienced pharmacist, serial entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, best known as the Co-Founder and MD/CEO of Wellness Healthcare Group. Launched in 2007 as a community pharmacy, the company has since grown into a leading health-tech and insurance business.
Under her leadership, Wellness Healthcare has expanded into digital health with the Wellness Plus app, democratizing access to flexible healthcare plans, virtual consultations, and a broad network of care providers. She also spearheaded the launch of Pharmacentre, a pioneering pharmaceutical e-commerce marketplace, helping improve access to quality medicines across Nigeria.
In October 2025, she completed her Doctorate in Business Administration from Hult, where her research focused on entrepreneurship, risk, and financial decision-making—further strengthening her ability to lead, scale, and transform health ventures.
About our alumni
Victor Afolabi
Victor Afolabi is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and business coach with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across Africa’s business landscape. As Group CEO of Hazon Holdings, he leads a diversified portfolio spanning telecoms, renewable energy, healthcare, marketing-tech, and software development.
He is also the founder of GDM Group, a leading marketing, media, and technology consultancy serving more than 250 global brands, and the creator of the Eko Innovation Center, a major hub supporting thousands of entrepreneurs and strengthening the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Victor also completed his Doctorate in Business Administration at Hult this October. He is a respected thought leader, mentor, and member of the Lagos State Science, Research & Innovation Council (LASRIC), contributing meaningfully to entrepreneurship and social impact initiatives across Africa.
DBA Testimonials
What our students say
My academic journey has hugely enriched my professional endeavors at Hilton. Through collaborations with students and guest lectures, I've had the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Additionally, my research on employee well-being directly informs my work in talent management and development strategies at Hilton.
Tobias Schulz
Germany
2025
The faculty members are incredibly supportive, and my supervisor is an absolute gem. She not only guides me through the academic rigors but also provides invaluable support and encouragement. Overall, the level of assistance and attention to our needs at Hult is outstanding, making the journey smooth and enjoyable.
Adetutu Afolabi
Nigeria
2025
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