Dr. Abdulla Al Mamun, a distinguished Bangladeshi entrepreneur and thought leader, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa, by the International University of Information Management (IUIM), Colorado, USA, in recognition of his transformative contributions to global Project, Program, and Portfolio Management (PMO) leadership and innovation.
The prestigious doctorate was presented during the IUIM 2025 Annual Induction & Investiture Ceremony held at The Wesley Hotel in Euston, London. The ceremony was attended by an array of dignitaries, global scholars, and thought leaders, and was graced by His Royal Majesty Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi, King of Erinmo-Ijesa Kingdom, Osun State, Nigeria.
Dr. Abdulla, Founder & CEO of PMaspire Singapore, PMO Global Institute Inc., and Sales Management Institute Inc., has been widely acclaimed for pioneering AI-driven governance frameworks, global PMO maturity standards, and professional certification systems that have revolutionised the project management industry. His notable certifications—including the Certified Associate in PMO (CA-PMO)®, Certified Baseline PMO Consultant (CB-PMO)®, Certified Agile PMO Consultant (AGILEPMO-C)®, and Project Management Accredited Consultant (PMAC)®—are currently adopted by professionals across more than 120 countries.
“This honour is deeply humbling and inspiring,” said Dr. Abdulla. “It symbolises a collective journey toward elevating project leadership and reducing global project failure through innovation, structured governance, and strategic capacity-building.”
Dubbed “Abdulla The Transformer,” Dr. Abdulla is recognised for his visionary leadership in integrating AI, strategic governance, and scalable education ecosystems. His work has positioned him as a trusted advisor to both corporate and government entities seeking sustainable transformation through modern PMO practices.
Alongside Dr. Abdulla, several other global leaders were honoured at the ceremony, including Sir Godwin I. Achi, Steve Maingot, FIIM, and High Chief Richmond Hope MacGrey, FIIM, for their outstanding leadership in their respective fields.
In addition to his work in PMO, Dr. Abdulla leads the Sales Management Institute Inc., promoting excellence in global sales leadership through tailored training, certification, and executive education. His global presence includes offices in Singapore, USA, UK, UAE, Canada, and Bangladesh.
With a mission to inspire and empower five million PMO professionals worldwide, Dr. Abdulla continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of project leadership through innovation, digital transformation, and human-centric development.
