Prof. Lere Baale
Scholar. Strategist. Leadership Architect. Continental Builder.
A Life of Purpose, Impact & Legacy
Prof. Lere Baale is one of Africa's foremost leadership thinkers, educators, and transformation strategists. A distinguished scholar, business executive, and public intellectual, he stands at the intersection of leadership development, healthcare transformation, digital education, and African socio-economic renewal.
His mission is clear: To inspire transformation, unlock human potential, and build a prosperous, ethical, and resilient Africa.
With over three decades of experience, Prof. Baale has trained and mentored thousands of professionals, executives, and public leaders across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He is widely recognised for his clarity of insight, strategic depth, and values-driven leadership.
Grounded in Values
Career Timeline
Foundation Years
Began leadership consulting career, laying groundwork for transformation work
Academic Excellence
Started publishing books on leadership, healthcare transformation, and personal growth
BSN Leadership
Became CEO of Business School Netherlands International (BSN Nigeria)
NAP Presidency
Elected President & Chairman, Governing Council, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy
Global Impact
Expanding influence in international leadership circles
Continuing Impact
Over 25 books, thousands trained across Africa, Europe, Middle East & North America
Current Positions
CEO
Business School Netherlands International (BSN Nigeria)
President & Chairman
Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAP)
Director
HOWES Leadership Development Program
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Development
Training executives, professionals and public leaders across continents in ethical, visionary leadership
Healthcare Transformation
Reshaping pharmacy, health systems and policy reform across Africa
Digital Education
Driving digital transformation of education in Africa through innovative frameworks
African Renewal
Thought leadership on continental transformation, economic strategy and socio-economic development
Action Learning
WIAL-certified practitioner building Action Learning ecosystems across organizations
Institution Building
Building organizations, empowering people, and driving systems transformation
A Builder of Institutions and People
What sets Prof. Baale apart is the fusion of intellectual excellence, spiritual grounding, and service-driven leadership. He integrates strategy, ethics, innovation, history, and spirituality into a unified leadership philosophy.
His work has shaped the growth of Business School Netherlands' Action Learning ecosystem in Africa, policy discussions in Nigeria's pharmaceutical and health sectors, academic reforms and digital education initiatives, and leadership pipelines across corporate and public organisations.
“Africa's transformation will be led not by resources or policies alone—but by visionary, disciplined, and values-driven leaders.”
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