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.

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Bege Mathias, DBA
Bege Mathias, DBA

Dr. Bege Mathias is an award-winning digital marketing professional with an academic foundation in political science, business administration, and digital marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Kaduna State University and a Master of Science in Business Administration from Graham International University, where he is currently pursuing a PhD in Digital Marketing. His professional experience cuts across digital marketing management, search engine evaluation, and content strategy, with a consistent focus on improving online visibility and performance. Dr. Mathias combines analytical expertise with practical insight to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of digital marketing practice and research.

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