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Bill Gerrard is Professor of Business Management in the Department of Analytics, Technology and Operations at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, where he has held academic positions since 1995 (Reader 1995-2003, Professor 2003-present) following prior lecturing roles at the University of Leeds (1984-1988) and University of York (1988-1995), plus industry experience at Unilever PLC (1983-1984).
His educational background includes:
- M.A.(Hons) in Economic Science, University of Aberdeen, First Class (1982)
- M.Phil. in Economics, Trinity College, Cambridge (1983)
- D.Phil. in Economics, University of York (1995)
Gerrard's research centers on sports analytics, applying statistical analysis of performance data to evidence-based coaching decisions across talent identification, recruitment, athletic development, and tactical planning. His scholarly work bridges business analytics, sports economics, and Keynesian economic theory, with specific contributions to player valuation models, managerial efficiency metrics, and financial-sporting performance linkages in football clubs.
He received a Highly Commended Faculty Partnership Award (Global category) in 2022 for research impact. Practical applications include technical analysis for rugby clubs Saracens and London Irish, statistical support for SkySports Super League coverage, collaboration with Oakland Athletics' Billy Beane (subject of Moneyball), and current data analysis for AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie, forming the basis of a REF impact case study.
