The Founder and Chief Resilience Architect of Oak Resilience Consultancy, Dr. Alexander Kolawole Olugbodi has been recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the HREA Awards 2026.
The ceremony took place on 9 April 2026, as a cornerstone event of the HREA Work Festival, Africa’s premier gathering for HR professionals and business leaders.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is a distinguished honor reserved for visionary leaders who have made an extraordinary mark on the profession.
Dr. Olugbodi was selected for this recognition based on his decades of unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and lasting influence on human resources, workforce development, and organizational excellence.
‘Your selection for this honor reflects your profound commitment to advancing HR practices, mentoring future leaders, and championing transformational change in the world of work’, stated by the founder of HR Expo Africa, Erefa Coker.
Throughout his career, Dr. Olugbodi has not only shaped the industry but has also inspired countless professionals to push the boundaries of what is possible.
In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Olugbodi has been formally inducted into the HR Most Influential List, which was announced during the distinguished HREA Awards Dinner.
The HREA Work Festival 2026, held from 8-9 April, focused on the theme ‘Redefining Productivity in the Age of AI and Analytics’.
The event brought together top-tier executives and innovators to discuss the future of labor and organizational growth across the continent
About Dr. Alexander Kolawole Olugbodi.
Dr. Alexander Kolawole Olugbodi is the Founder and Chief Resilience Architect at Oak Resilience Consultancy.
He also serves as the CEO of Background Check International, the pioneers of background screening services in Nigeria.
A renowned leader in workplace transformation, he is dedicated to fostering resilience and excellence within organizations.
About HR Expo Africa (HREA)
HR Expo Africa is a leading platform dedicated to the promotion of excellence in human resources and workforce development across Africa.
Through its annual Work Festival and Awards, HREA recognizes the contributions of individuals and organizations shaping the future of work.
