Guy Major Ngayo Fotso

Visiting Professor UAS

Dr. Guy M. Ngayo Fotso is the founder and managing Director of the Swiss Institute for leadership. He is a 2021 nominate for the ACBSP International Teaching Excellence Award and an Award winning Distinguish Professor of Bachelor, Master of Science, MBA and Doctoral program in Toulouse Business School in France and in Business School Lausanne in Switzerland. He holds Undergraduate and master’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from University of Rouen, a Master degree in Business Management from HEC Montreal, an MBA from Thunderbird in Arizona and a Doctoral degree from Toulouse Business School. Dr. Ngayo Fotso has 20+ years of proven track records in leadership positions in global fortune 500 organizations as a Change manager, a Marketing and Strategic planning Executive. He has lived and worked in more than 7 countries in 3 different continents advising organizations and coaching leaders.

Publications

Journal article

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2025). What Are the Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century? A Qualitative Study of French Millennials at an Elite Business School in France. Thunderbird International Business Review, 67 (3), 347-360.

PARK, J., KIM, B., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2025). Customer Experience and Brand Loyalty in Independent Coffee Shops : The Mediating Brand Preference and Trust. Journal of Creativity and Innovation, 18 (2), 47-96.

AN, S. Y., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M., HONG, S.-P. (2025). Decision-Making Model for Reliable Electronic Component Manufacturing in a Blockchain Environment. Technical Journal, 19 (2), 318-326.

PYO, J., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M., KIM, B. (2025). Effect of CEOs’ Innovation Orientation on AI Technology Absorptive Capacity and Firm Performance: Focus on the Moderating Effect of AI Utilization Level. Journal of CEO and Management Studies, 28 (2), 53-80.

PYO, J., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M., KIM, B. (2025). Hospital Management Innovation Strategies through Digital Transformation: A Case Study of Samsung Medical Center. Korean Journal of Hospital Management, 30 (2), 1-18.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2024). Generational difference on the leadership competencies for the 21st century: a literature review. International Journal of Work Innovation, 5 (1), 22-36.

KIM, Y. J., CHOI, J. H., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2024). Medical professionals' adoption of AI-based medical devices: UTAUT model with trust mediation. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 10 (1).

AN, S. Y., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M., HONG, S.-P. (2024). Applying Blockchain, Causal Loop Diagrams, and the Analytical Hierarchy Process to Enhance Fifth-Generation Ceramic Antenna Manufacturing: A Technology Organization–Environment Framework Approach. Systems, 12 (6).

LIM, S., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M., OH, T. (2023). Analyzing factors affecting risk aversion: Case of life insurance data in Korea. Heliyon, 9 (10).

AN, S. Y., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M., HONG, S.-P. (2023). Efficient 5G Ceramic Antenna Manufacturing Architecture using Blockchain and Smart Contracts. Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology, 27 (5), 594-609.

PARK, J. O., CHOI, J. H., NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2023). Predicting the Non-Return of Chonsei Lease Deposits in the Republic of Korea. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 16 (10).

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2022). Exploring Intra-generational Differences Among Young Millennial Leaders on the Perceived Required Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century. Journal of Human Resource Management, 10 (1), 14-21.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2022). Differences Between Senior Human Resources Managers and Young Millennial Leaders on the Perceived Required Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century. Journal of Human Resource Management, 10 (1), 5-13.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2021). Leadership competencies for the 21st century: a review from the Western world literature. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, 45 (6/7), 566-587.

Book

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2021). The Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century. Vertica Publishing.

Invited speaker

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2021). United People Global - The Key Success Factors of Entrepreneurship in International Markets. Geneva, Switzerland.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2020). World Economic Forum - The Future of Business Education in Universities. Davos, Switzerland.

Keynote

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2021). International American School in Dakar - Commencement and motivational speech for high school graduates. Dakar, Senegal.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2021). Eva, Dakar - Essential Competences for African Entrepreneurs. Dakar, Senegal.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2020). Rostec Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Conference - Leadership in the time of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Moscow, Russia.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2020). World Economic Forum - The Leadership competencies for the future. Davos, Switzerland.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2017). International Campaign for Africa - Africa is Open for Business Opportunities. Zurich, Switzerland.

NGAYO FOTSO, G. M. (2016). International Campaign for Africa - Challenges of Doing Business in Africa. Zurich, Switzerland.

Achievements

Award/Honors	Nomination for the ACBSP International Teaching Excellence Award	2021
Award/Honors	Best in Sharing and Disseminating Knowledge Award	2019
Award/Honors	Distinguished Faculty Award	2015
Award/Honors	Distinguished Faculty Award	2014
Award/Honors	Red Dot Design Award recognizing distinction in product development performance	2010
Award/Honors	Recipient of the European Fellow Scholarship for academic achievement	2004
Award/Honors	Recipient of the European Fellow Scholarship for academic achievement	2003