Professor Seun Kolade is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation at Sheffield Business School, UK, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. With a background in engineering, his interdisciplinary expertise spans digital transformation, the circular economy, entrepreneurship, and SME strategies in turbulent environments. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Professor Kolade has authored over 80 academic outputs, including books and journal articles, and contributed to international research and consultancy projects, including for the United Nations and British Council. As Director of the DEFINED project under the Oodua Investment Foundation, he leads initiatives to drive inclusive digital transformation in Southwest Nigeria. A serial entrepreneur and thought leader, Professor Kolade is a pioneer in advancing transformative entrepreneuring and sustainable development through knowledge exchange, innovation, and strategic leadership.