Dr. (Hon). Matilda Kima

GIU Confers Honorary Doctorate in Information Systems upon Matilda Kima

Graham International University (GIU) is proud to announce the conferral of the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Hon.Ph.D.) in Information Systems upon Dr. (Hon.) Matilda Kima, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to AI-driven digital transformation, enterprise agility, and leadership development across global industries.

With over two decades of experience as an AI and Agile Transformation Leader, Dr. Kima has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership at the intersection of technology and human-centered innovation. As the Chief Executive Officer of SmartIT Techinov Solutions LLC and founder of Ai Works, she has pioneered initiatives that empower emerging AI leaders and guide organizations through complex digital transformations with measurable business outcomes.

Dr. (Hon). Matilda Kima

Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Kima has led transformation programs for major international corporations including Amgen, National Grid, Deloitte, Ochsner Health, Amtrak, CVS Health, Boeing, IBM, and Wells Fargo. Her expertise in AI strategy, Agile frameworks, and organizational change management has made her a sought-after consultant, trainer, and mentor across multiple sectors.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Dr. Kima has shown an unwavering commitment to community empowerment and mentorship. Through her involvement with Freedom Path, she champions women’s empowerment and financial literacy while mentoring professionals in technical career paths such as Database Administration, AML/KYC Compliance, and Cybersecurity.

Her work embodies GIU’s mission of promoting innovation, ethical leadership, and transformative education. In awarding this honorary doctorate, Graham International University celebrates Dr. Kima’s lifelong dedication to advancing the responsible integration of technology into society and nurturing the next generation of digital leaders.

The conferral of the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems honors Dr. Kima’s exceptional professional accomplishments and her continued contributions to innovation, education, and global leadership.

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Bege Mathias, DBA
Bege Mathias, DBA

Dr. Bege Mathias is a Digital Marketing Manager and Affiliated Professor at GIU. He holds a DBA in Online Marketing, an M.Sc. in Business Administration, and a B.Sc. in Political Science. He was awarded an Honorary Professorship by Graham International University in recognition of his outstanding contributions as a Digital Marketing Manager at The Frankie Graham Jr. Foundation. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Digital Marketing. With extensive digital marketing experience across Nigeria, Canada, the UK, and the US, Dr. Mathias has consistently excelled in organically enhancing the digital visibility of institutions.

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