Ravit Cohen-Meitar

Dr Ravit Cohen-Meitar is a faculty member in the Organisational Behaviour department at London Business School. She specializes in organizational transformation within cultural institutions, with a particular focus on museum management and leadership. Her research examines strategic change processes, turnaround management, and leadership dynamics in non-profit cultural organizations.

Dr Cohen-Meitar's research interests center on organizational behavior in cultural contexts, with emphasis on:

• Strategic transformation of cultural institutions
• Leadership in museum management
• Organizational turnaround processes
• Board-CEO dynamics in non-profit settings
• Sustainable management of heritage organizations

Her recent work analyzes the successful transformation of Beit Hatfutsot / ANU Museum of the Jewish People, which was previously threatened with closure. The research documents how leadership navigated challenges including outdated technology, insufficient storytelling scope, and financial constraints to create a revitalized institution.

Dr Cohen-Meitar has published case studies examining organizational behavior in cultural contexts, with her most recent works focusing on museum transformation and strategic renewal. Her publications contribute to understanding how leadership, strategic vision, and organizational change management can revitalize cultural institutions facing significant challenges.