Rajesh Chandy

Rajesh Chandy is a Professor of Marketing and the Tony and Maureen Wheeler Chair in Entrepreneurship at London Business School, where he serves as Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development. His career bridges academic rigor with practical application, influencing both scholarly discourse and global business practices.

• PhD, University of Southern California
• Fellow of the British Academy (2018)

Chandy’s research explores business and development, focusing on how entrepreneurship, innovation, and marketing strategy can address challenges in emerging markets and international business. His work spans micro-entrepreneurship, sustainable innovation, and the socio-economic impacts of business decisions.

His 15 most recent articles highlight trends in sustainable innovation, social impact, and behavioral economics, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in African and South Asian contexts. Topics range from mobile technology to tree-planting initiatives, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

Scientific Awards:

• Mahajan Award for Lifetime Contributions to Marketing Strategy Research
• ISMS Gary Lilien Practice Prize
• Journal of Marketing Harold Maynard Award
• AMA TechSIG Award (twice)
• Gerald E. Hills Award
• Albert Page Award
• AMA Early Career Award
• MSI Young Scholar
• Fellow of the British Academy

Chandy has served as an advisory board member for organizations like the Journal of Marketing and as an Independent Director at Laurus Labs Limited. He has provided executive education and advisory services to corporations including Microsoft, Novo Nordisk, and governments of the US and UK, particularly during his tenure on the US Secretary of Commerce Advisory Committee (2006–2008).