Oghene Oyiborhoro

O.G. Oyiborhoro is a professor at NYU Stern School of Business and a strategic leader whose work bridges higher education, global finance, and public affairs. He teaches graduate courses on management, strategy, and executive leadership, and advises university leaders on institutional engagement and civic initiatives. He is completing his doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania, expected Fall 2025, where his research focuses on university presidents, institutional finance, and student debt. 

After earning his first master’s at Georgetown, O.G. advised global technology companies on how to articulate and expand the societal impact of their innovations. In this role, he worked with Fortune 100 executives to frame corporate strategy not only as a driver of growth but also as a force for public good, reinforcing the link between business performance and social responsibility. He later served as a Senior Vice President at 12 Citigroup, where he led the AI-driven transformation of compliance and reporting systems, strengthening transparency and regulatory trust across multiple jurisdictions. He has also counseled Fortune 100 clients on market expansion, strategic messaging, and global brand positioning. Trained as a business journalist at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, O.G. reported on politics, economics, and higher education policy for Pulitzer Prize-winning outlets including the Center for Public Integrity and The Huffington Post. His writing and research have addressed governance, competitiveness, and economic equity in both domestic and international contexts. 

O.G.’s cross-sector career reflects a consistent focus on transformation, equity, and public trust. With experience spanning corporate boardrooms, academic institutions, and civic leadership, he is positioning himself as a change maker with the vision and capacity to contribute to national and global leadership, advancing dialogue on international affairs, democratic institutions, and economic opportunity.