Beverly Wagner

Professor Beverly Wagner is Head of the Marketing Department at the University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Business School. She holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde. Her academic journey includes roles as a lecturer at the University of Stirling and Glasgow, and she became a Professor in 2019. Her research focuses on supply chain management, innovation management, and sustainability, with emphasis on open innovation, circular economy, and disruptive technologies. She leads projects funded by Scottish Enterprise and collaborates internationally, including with institutions like the Digital Office for the Scottish Government. She co-organized the 2021 R&D Management Conference and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. Her awards include Research Excellence Awards in 2020 and 2022. She teaches marketing strategy, supply chain management, and innovation, and advises on industry 4.0, digital transformation, and public sector procurement.

Education:

• PhD, University of Glasgow (2001)
• MBA, University of Strathclyde (1995)

Research Interests: Supply chain sustainability, open innovation implementation, collaborative networks, and disruptive technologies. Current projects include enabling SME digital transformation and mitigating supply chain disruptions, with funding from Scottish Enterprise and ESRC.

Professional Activities: Co-Chair of R&D Management Conference 2021, advisor to the Research and Development Management Association, and organizer of Open Innovation workshops. Collaborates with global firms like Stena Line and Thales, and has advised organizations such as Scottish Power Energy Networks and the Turner Group.

Awards:

• 2022: Frugal Innovation for Sustainable & Resilient Energy Resource Optimization
• 2020: Theoretical Development on Disruptive Technologies in Supply Chains

Advising & Grants: Leads projects such as 'Enabling Digital Transformation for SMEs' (ESRC-funded) and 'Project Fusion' on local network flexibility. Supervises research on modern slavery and public sector procurement impact.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates Open Innovation initiatives through the OI Lab, focusing on SMEs and digital co-creation. Works with cross-disciplinary teams across Strathclyde, including Pure & Applied Chemistry and DMEM departments.