Ann Langley

Ann Langley is a Professor at HEC Montréal since 2000 and holds the Canada Research Chair in Strategic Management in Pluralistic Settings since 2008. She co-directs the Strategy as Practice Study Group, advancing research in process studies and organizational dynamics. Her honors include Royal Society of Canada Fellowship (2010), Grand Prize for Excellence in Research (2014), and honorary PhDs from Aalto University (2016) and Norwegian School of Economics (2011).

• Research Focus: Process theory, strategy-identity nexus, temporality, paradox management, and societal challenges.
• Leadership Roles: Directed MSc/PhD programs (2003–2006), co-directs strategic research initiatives.
• Awards:
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2010)
  • Grand Prize for Research Excellence (2014)
  • Honorary PhDs (Aalto, 2016; Norwegian School of Economics, 2011)
• Key Themes: Crisis response, cross-organizational collaboration, qualitative methodologies, and strategic adaptation.

Her work bridges micro-processes and macro-outcomes, emphasizing how organizations navigate complexity through dynamic practices and temporal strategies.