Advisory Board Member
CRA Global Development

Profile Summary:
Prof. Anywhere Sikochi is an esteemed academic and financial expert with deep expertise in financial reporting, risk management, and corporate governance. With a distinguished career spanning Harvard Business School and now Syracuse University, Prof. Sikochi has played a pivotal role in shaping financial education and policy. His extensive experience in business strategy, financial markets, and sustainability aligns with CRA Global Development’s mission to drive data-driven economic transformation in emerging markets.

His work includes corporate financial disclosure, governance structures, and financial risk assessment, providing valuable insights into economic development and investment trends across Africa and beyond. His advisory roles with Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance and the Centre for the Business of Sustainability further highlight his commitment to entrepreneurial growth and sustainable development.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration – Smeal College of Business (2016)
• MBA in Business Administration – Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia (2011)
• BA in Economics & Russian Language and Literature – Middlebury College (2005)

Professional Experience:

Academic Leadership:

• Syracuse University – Professor  (2025 – Present)
• Harvard Business School – Instructor in Financial Reporting and Control (2016 – 2023)
• Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences – Mini MBA-Accounting Instructor (2020 – 2024)
• Harvard Business School – Guest Instructor, Doing Business in Africa (2018 – 2020)

Advisory Roles & Board Memberships:

• Advisory Board Member, Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance (2021 – Present)
• Advisory Board Member, Centre for the Business of Sustainability, Smeal College of Business (2021 – Present)
• Board Member & Chair, African Community Education Program, Worcester, MA (2018 – 2020)
• Finance Committee Member, Town of Harvard, MA (2018 – 2020)
• Board Member, Hope Sparked, State College, PA (2015 – Present)

Corporate & Consulting Experience:

• MBA Infusion Intern, Internal Audit Consulting Group, Humana, Inc. (2010)
• Associate, Life Sciences Practice, CRA International, Washington, DC (2007 – 2009)
• Associate, Financial Markets Practice, CRA International, Boston, MA (2007 – 2009)
• Consultant, Economics & Litigation, Lexecon, Cambridge, MA (2005 – 2006)

Key Areas of Expertise:

✔ Corporate Financial Reporting & Risk Management
✔ Financial Disclosure & Governance Structures
✔ Investment & Economic Policy in Emerging Markets
✔ Business Strategy & Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
✔ ESG & Sustainability in Corporate Finance

Prof. Sikochi’s impressive background, research-driven insights, and global financial expertise bring a strategic advantage to CRA Global Development. His work will support CRA’s initiatives in economic development, investment readiness, and policy-driven financial inclusion across emerging economies.