William A Pasmore

William A Pasmore is a Professor of Practice in the Social-Organizational Psychology Department at Teachers College, Columbia University. With a unique background spanning academia and consulting, he focuses on complex organizational change, digital transformation, and leadership development. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical application through roles at the Center for Creative Leadership, Oliver Wyman Delta consulting, and his own firm, Pasmore Advisors.

• Education: Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences (Purdue University, 1976), B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering/Industrial Management (Purdue University, 1973)

His research spans organizational change, digital transformation, and future organizational models, with recent publications emphasizing networked organizations and continuous change frameworks. Collaborative action research and board effectiveness are recurring themes in his work with global corporations.

Scientific Awards:

• European HRM association's HR Influential Thinker recognition
• Academy of Management co-recipient of collaborative research award

Pasmore co-founded STARLabs - a consortium with Google, Microsoft, Shell, and other Fortune 500 companies studying digital transformation. He previously served as tenured professor at Case Western Reserve University (1976-1997) and visiting professor at INSEAD and Stanford.