Eric Afful-Dadzie

Eric Afful-Dadzie

Prof. Eric Afful-Dadzie is a distinguished academic and consultant specializing in Decision Sciences, Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Information Systems. With a deep-seated passion for leveraging data-driven methodologies to solve complex organizational challenges, he has established himself as a leading authority in the application of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics to enhance decision-making processes across industries.

Prof. E. Afful-Dadzie was a Queen Elizabeth II fellow at McGill University, Canada and the 2016/2017 most promising researcher at University of Ghana Business School. With over 50 research articles in top tier journals such as Government Information Quarterly, International Journal of Information Management, Management Decision, Applied Energy, Applied artificial Intelligence, Quality & Quantity, Kybernetes, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis among others, Prof. E. Afful-Dadzie continues to make significant contributions to the fields of Decision Sciences and Information Systems. He has supervised and mentored numerous postgraduate students in PhD and MPhil works. Some of his mentees have become lecturers in public universities in Ghana.

Beyond academia, Prof. Afful-Dadzie is a sought-after consultant, advising organizations on digital transformation, AI-driven decision support and business analytics strategies. He has trained or consulted for major brands including the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Tullow Oil, University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), GLICOHealth, Marie Stopes International, ABSA Bank, the Jospong Group, CalBank, GRIDCO, BOST, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Subah Info Solutions, HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd, Bunge Loders Croklaan Ltd, Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), GCNET among others. Prof. is the brain behind the sought after HR Analytics and Health Analytics Training programmes in Ghana. He was the leader behind the 2022 HR Outlook and Benchmarking Survey, a collaboration between KPMG, CIHRM and HR Network Africa.

Prof. Afful-Dadzie is a regular speaker at international conferences and industry summits, where he shares insights on the evolving landscape of AI in business strategy. His ability to translate complex analytical models into practical business solutions has made him a trusted advisor to executives and policymakers. With a career dedicated to advancing knowledge and practical applications in analytics and information systems, Prof. Eric Afful-Dadzie continues to shape the future of data-driven decision-making, empowering businesses and institutions to thrive in the digital age.