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Dr. Alex Gillett is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the School for Business and Society, University of York. His research focuses on organizational networks, business history, and sports management, with notable contributions to studies of the 1966 FIFA World Cup’s planning and legacy. A founding member of the British Academy of Management’s Management and Business History Special Interest Group, he collaborates with institutions like the National Football Museum and the English Football Association. His work combines historical analysis with contemporary organizational challenges, emphasizing project management and hybrid organizational models.
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses on Relationship Marketing and postgraduate modules on Marketing Planning for Services. He co-edits the blog 'Soccer Mad Boffins,' blending academic insights with public engagement. His research spans public services, sports mega-events, and collaborative projects, leveraging archival methods and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Research Highlights: Analysis of the 1966 World Cup’s socio-economic impact, hybrid organizing in public services, and historical project management frameworks.
- Awards: Best Paper of the Year in Public Management Review (2019) and Best Developmental Paper at the BAM Conference (2021).
- Collaborations: Partnerships with museums, councils, and academic networks, including contributions to exhibitions at the National Football Museum and Wembley Stadium.
His advisory work includes projects on Empty Homes partnerships and public-sector innovation, reflecting a commitment to practical applications of theoretical research.
