Anup Nair

Dr Anup Nair is a Lecturer in Strategic Management and Innovation at the University of Liverpool Management School. He holds a PhD from Strathclyde Business School and has prior industry experience with IBM, SAP Labs, and the National Innovation Foundation. His research focuses on innovation processes, digital disruption, and strategy-in-practices, blending process philosophy with organizational dynamics. Nair has advised firms like 3M, Unilever, and BAE Systems, contributing to corporate venturing initiatives. He has received teaching awards from the University of Strathclyde and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His work bridges academic and practical insights, emphasizing 'know how' and 'know why' knowledge in strategy and innovation.

Education:

• PhD in Strategy and Organisation, Strathclyde Business School
• European Joint MSc in Global Innovation Management (Erasmus Mundus Scholar)
• B-Tech in Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Research Interests:

• Innovation as a dynamic process within technology-driven firms
• Digital disruption and organizational response strategies
• Integration of process and practice perspectives in strategy research

His methodologies emphasize processual inquiry and qualitative research, aiming to generate actionable insights for practitioners.

Professional Contributions:

• Consulting for 3M, Jaguar Landrover, and others
• Knowledge Transfer Partnership lead with Elite Contract Furniture
• Member, Academy of Management and Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship