Timothy M. Laseter

Timothy M. Laseter is a Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, specializing in operations strategy, innovation, and emerging technology. He combines academic rigor with extensive industry experience, serving as a managing director at PwC's Strategy& and as a contributing editor for strategy+business magazine.

• B.S. in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology (1980)
• MBA and Ph.D. in Operations Management from University of Virginia (1984, 2003)

His research focuses on internet-based businesses and supply chain dynamics, with publications in Journal of Operations, Decision Sciences, and Sloan Management Review. Laseter has co-authored four influential books, including Balanced Sourcing and Internet Retail Operations.

Key Contributions:

• Faculty Award for Academic Excellence at Darden
• Over 50 articles in strategy+business magazine
• Teaching roles at Tuck School, London Business School, NYU Stern, and others

Laseter bridges academic theory with practical application through consulting, speaking engagements, and case study development, maintaining strong ties to industry practitioners and thought leadership communities.