Dominic Houlder

Dominic Houlder is an Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, where he has been based since 1994. He specializes in strategy execution within B2B and professional services firms, combining academic theory, corporate experience, and Buddhist philosophy into his teachings.

• Education: MA (Cambridge), MBA (Stanford)
• Current Roles: Academic Director for the School’s Global Business Consortium and lead Faculty for the Executive Education programme "Executing Strategy for Results"
• Non-Profit Engagement: Lifetime Vice President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Trustee of Breathworks

Research Interests focus on connecting business leaders with clients and colleagues through mindfulness, strategic alignment, and philosophical frameworks. His work bridges ancient wisdom with modern corporate challenges, emphasizing emotional intelligence and purpose-driven leadership.

Scientific Awards include:

• Lifetime Vice President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution
• Trustee, Breathworks (mindfulness-based pain management charity)

Advisory Roles span pro-bono work with the Scottish National Party on Green Industrial Strategy and consulting for major firms like Oracle and Mars.