Barry Cross

Barry Cross is an Assistant Professor and Distinguished Faculty Fellow in Operations Strategy at Smith School of Business, Queen's University. He holds an MBA (1996) from Queen's and a B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry (1987) from the University of Waterloo. Before academia, he spent 20 years in automotive and manufacturing sectors with Magna, Autosystems, and DuPont, leading 30+ global program launches. His research focuses on innovation, execution strategies, and sustainable value creation.

• Education:
• M.B.A., Queen’s University (1996)
• B.Sc. (Hons) in Biology and Chemistry, University of Waterloo (1987)
• Research Interests: Lean methodologies, operations strategy, project leadership, supply chain resilience, and automotive industry trends.

He has published widely in journals like Ivey Business Journal and CRC Press, authored three bestselling books, and contributed to major projects like Volkswagen's battery plant initiative. His work emphasizes bridging academic theory with practical industry applications.