Anna J Morgan-Thomas

Professor Anna J Morgan-Thomas is a strategic academic leader and leading scholar in digital transformation at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. She holds a professorial appointment in Digital Management and Innovation and serves as Dean of Research, overseeing the School's research strategy during the REF2021 submission. Her research bridges marketing, strategy, and public administration, focusing on AI-driven entrepreneurship, government digitalization, and policy collaborations in Southeast Asia and Poland. She has mentored over 20 PhD graduates and contributed to national doctoral policy as Associate Director of the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science.

Her research interests include digital transformation, sociotechnical dynamics, AI in organizational strategies, and academic inclusion. She is an Associate Editor of the European Management Journal and actively involved in AMBA peer reviews. Key projects include exploring AI's role in strategy and policy, digital platform ecosystems, and global business innovation.

Publications span high-impact journals like Research Policy, Journal of Business Research, and Long Range Planning. Her work addresses digital brand engagement, consumer ecosystems, and the societal impact of technology. Leadership roles include Dean of Postgraduate Research and contributions to research infrastructure development.

Current initiatives focus on sustainable doctoral education, generative AI in publishing, and policy frameworks for academic equity. She collaborates internationally on digital innovation and governance, reflecting her interdisciplinary and applied research focus.