Dr. Pius O. Ughakpoteni, with 30+ years in journalism, management, and PR, retired as Director of Corporate Affairs at the Niger Delta Development Commission after 19 years, championing sustainable development. Passionate about the Niger Delta, he advocates for transformative development, supported by international academic exposure. His doctoral research at Business School Lausanne focuses on C-suite executives' impact on sustainability, reinforcing his drive for positive change. As a columnist and Executive Director at The Plenary, Nigeria's parliamentary newspaper, Pius shares valuable insights. He founded the Center for Corporate Sustainability Performance Advancement, and Sustainability Lens Limited, consulting C-suite executives on sustainability. His academic credentials include an MSc in Business and Management Research from Henley Business School, an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, and an MA in Leading Innovation and Change from York St. John University.