Olugbodi Honoured with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at HREA Awards 20

The Founder and Chief Resilience Architect of Oak Resilience Consultancy, Dr. Alexander Kolawole Olugbodi, has been officially recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the HREA Awards 2026.

The ceremony took place on April 9, 2026, as a cornerstone event of the HREA Work Festival, Africa’s premier gathering for HR professionals and business leaders.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is a distinguished honour reserved for visionary leaders who have made an extraordinary mark on the profession.

 Olugbodi was selected for this recognition based on his decades of unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and lasting influence on human resources, workforce development, and organisational excellence.

Founder of HR Expo Africa, “Your selection for this honour reflects your profound commitment to advancing HR practices, mentoring future leaders, and championing transformational change in the world of work,” stated Erefa Coker,

Throughout his career, Olugbodi has not only shaped the industry but has also inspired countless professionals to push the boundaries of what is possible.

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, Olugbodi has been formally inducted into the HR Most Influential List, announced at the distinguished HREA Awards Dinner.

The HREA Work Festival 2026, held from April 8–9, focused on the theme “Redefining Productivity in the Age of AI and Analytics.”

 The event brought together top-tier executives and innovators to discuss the future of labour and organisational growth across the continent.