Dr. Okechukwu Enyeribe Njoku is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Business Administration at Kyungdong University Global, Gangwon, South Korea, where he teaches Financial Management and Accounting. He had served as a lecturer and researcher at the Corporate Finance Laboratory, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi. His research interests spans corporate governance, capital structure, dividend policy, firm valuation, consumer behavior, and disruptive technologies, with a particular focus on emerging markets, especially Korea. His work explores financial decision-making and strategies for enhancing shareholder value. He has published multiple Scopus-indexed articles, presented at international conferences, and received the Best Paper Award at the Global Management Association Winter Conference in 2021. Dr. Njoku brings over 12 years of professional banking experience in banking operations, customer relationship management, corporate finance, risk management, international trade, and investment strategies. This practical experience informs his teaching and research by connecting theory with real-world financial practice. He is a member of the Financial Management Association International (FMA), USA; the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN); and the Academic Society of Global Business Administration. He is committed to advancing financial knowledge and strengthening the connection between academic research and professional practice.
Kyungdong University
Sokcho, Gangwon, Republic of Korea
Assistant Professor, International Business Administration
Best Paper Award, Academic Society of Global Business Administration Conference, South Korea (2021)
Academic Society of Global Business Administration
Executive Management Commendation
Keystone Bank, Nigeria
Executive Management Commendation, Keystone Bank, Nigeria (2016) — Recognition for sustained high performance over 18 months (2014–2015) with three consecutive positive performance appraisals and demonstrated contribution to profitability
Peer Review Service Recognition
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, Basel Switzerland
Peer Review Service Recognition, MDPI Journals, Switzerland (2025) : Awarded Review Confirmation Certificate for completing six peer reviews for Journal of Risk and Financial Management, FinTech, and Sustainability, contributing to scholarly quality in corporate governance, financial innovation, and sustainable business research
Assistant Professor
Kyungdong University, Sokcho, Republic of Korea
01 Sep 2026 - present
University Lecturer
Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi, Republic of Korea
01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026