Ian Jones

Ian Jones is a Lecturer in Strategy at the Management School of the University of Sheffield, joining in August 2024. He holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool (focused on Barclays Group Archives and strategic objectives) and a BA from Coventry University. Prior roles include Senior Research Assistant at Newcastle Business School and Career Development Fellow at the University of York's School for Business and Society. His research emphasizes business history, organizational memory, and corporate archives, with notable publications in journals like Business History and contributions to Routledge's Focus on Industrial History series. Awards include the Coleman Prize (2022) and John F. Mee Award (2018).

• Education: PhD (University of Liverpool), PGCAP (University of York), BA(Hons) History (Coventry University)
• Research Interests: Uses of the past in British banking, corporate archives, organizational memory, historical methods, and corporate sponsorship of the arts.

His teaching focuses on business strategy and critical thinking, leading modules like MGT231. He emphasizes historical case studies and seminar discussions to develop analytical skills. Jones is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence.