Professor Evans Akwasi Gyasi is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in education, finance, agriculture, and technology. His passion for trade growth is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of commerce to fuel economic development, create opportunities, and foster connections across borders. Evans views trade as a vital engine for growth, innovation, and prosperity, especially in emerging markets and developing economies, where it can play a critical role in eradicating hunger and poverty on the African continent. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor in International Trade at the School of Economics, Finance, and Law, and as the Deputy Head of School for UG International Business Programs at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK. Previously, Evans spent nearly a decade at Coventry University, overseeing the MBA Senior Leader Apprenticeship Course and teaching International Business and Business Analytics at Coventry Business School. He holds a PhD from the University of Warwick and is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Evans brings extensive expertise and strategic insight from his work across consulting, banking, and corporate leadership. His research focuses on trade in emerging economies, particularly Africa, Asia, and South America. He has led collaborative research projects and provided consultancy services for businesses and institutions in the UK, Ghana, Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia. His deep passion for global economic dynamics, trade policies, and market trends drives his engagement in international trade and his ability to build effective relationships with global partners, especially considering cultural nuances in trade negotiations and collaborations.