GIU Honors Brigette Tasha Hyacinth with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration

Graham International University (GIU) proudly awarded an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Hon. D.B.A) in Executive Management & Leadership to Dr. (Hon.) Brigette Tasha Hyacinth of Trinidad and Tobago, recognizing her exceptional contributions to global leadership, human resources, and digital transformation.

Dr. Hyacinth is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Leadership EQ, a leadership development and performance organization. A graduate of Heriot-Watt University, she has become a leading voice on leadership, HR, Artificial Intelligence, and the future of work.

Widely recognized across the globe, Dr. Hyacinth has been featured among the Top 100 HR Influencers, Top 20 EMEA-Based Tech Experts, Top 50 Influential Leaders of 2025, and the Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent under 40. She is also one of the top 20 most followed personalities on LinkedIn, with over 4 million followers.

She is the author of five books, including The Future of Leadership: Rise of Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, ranked among the Top 100 Best Artificial Intelligence Books of All Time. Her influence spans continents, having spoken in over 100 countries and founded the MBA Caribbean Organisation, dedicated to leadership and management training.

Her work emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, people-first leadership, and adapting to technological change in the modern workplace. Through her writings and speeches, Dr. Hyacinth encourages organizations to embrace innovation while remaining anchored in empathy and ethical leadership.

In recent years, she has played a pivotal role in shaping conversations around remote work, inclusive leadership, and talent development in the digital age. Her ability to connect with audiences from diverse industries and cultures has made her a sought-after advisor and keynote speaker for global conferences and Fortune 500 companies.

GIU is honored to recognize Dr. Hyacinth’s profound impact on the business world and her unwavering dedication to empowering future leaders.

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Bege Mathias
Bege Mathias

Prof. (Hon.) Bege Mathias is a Digital Marketing Manager and Affiliated Professor at GIU. He holds a B.Sc. in Political Science, an M.Sc. in Business Administration, and two honorary doctoral degrees in Business Administration and Education. 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, Prof. Mathias has consistently excelled in organically enhancing the digital visibility of institutions.

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