Rise&Lead Academy

Faculty

The faculty are the network.

Tier 1 · Academic Faculty

Academic depth. Evidence-based design.

Academic Faculty design modules, set learning outcomes, lead assessment, and ensure the programme operates at Post Bachelor level. Minimum Master's degree required. PhD strongly preferred for module leads.

  • Curriculum design and validation
  • Assessment and academic quality
  • Direct facilitation of core sessions

Tier 2 · Executive Faculty (Guest Lecturers)

Senior leaders. Directly in the room.

Guest lecturers are senior leaders, board members, founders, and executives who bring real-world authority into the classroom. They hold the title Executive Partner.

  • Case-based teaching and live simulations
  • Feedback on student pitches and presentations
  • Access to the Executive Partner network

Academic Faculty.

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Sandrine Suman

Academic Board Member

Curriculum validation and programme quality oversight. Full bio to be published.

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Arie Barendregt

Academic Board Member

Curriculum validation and programme quality oversight. Full bio to be published.

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Schelte Beltman

Academic Board Member

Curriculum validation and programme quality oversight. Full bio to be published.

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Olabisi Akadiri

Academic Board Member

Curriculum validation and programme quality oversight. Full bio to be published.

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Ebere Akadiri

Founder and Director

25 years in entrepreneurship and leadership development across Europe and Africa.

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Academic Lead

Open position

To be confirmed ahead of the January 2027 launch.

Executive Partners.

Named Executive Partners will be announced ahead of January 2027. Every module includes at least one guest lecturer drawn from senior leadership, board, or founder roles.

Interested in becoming an Executive Partner?

We are inviting senior leaders and board members to teach into modules, mentor participants, and shape the next generation of women leaders in Europe.

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