Simon Haslam

Dr Simon Haslam is a strategy consultant and academic, holding roles as Programme Lead for Strategy at the Institute of Directors (IoD) and Chair of the Academic Fellows at the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). He teaches and supervises post-graduate students at Strathclyde Business School, Stirling Management School, and the Irish Management Institute. His academic credentials include a PhD and MBA, alongside certifications such as Chartered Director (C.Dir) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).

Education:

• PhD
• MBA
• Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

Research Interests: Dr Haslam focuses on strategic decision-making and consulting skills, with contributions to academic literature and practitioner handbooks. His work emphasizes practical frameworks for strategic planning and board-level governance.

Awards: A double-finalist in the CMI/Institute of Consulting UK ‘Consultant of the Year’ awards and nominee for the 2012 Constantinus International awards, recognizing his firm’s impact. He also founded the Management Consulting Journal, advancing the field’s academic discourse.

Professional Contributions: As founder of FMR Research Ltd, his work has influenced policy debates in UK parliaments. He advises organizations globally and chairs key committees in consulting and governance.