Carlos Morales

Dr. Carlos Morales is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Marketing at the University of Sussex Business School. He holds a PhD in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude) from Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in entrepreneurship. His research focuses on the interplay between entrepreneurs' characteristics and cultural/institutional contexts, gender/diversity management, and global talent migration. Practitioner experience includes advising organizations on data-driven HR decisions and effectuation methodologies. He co-founded the Expats & Spouses Monitor to support international talent integration in Germany. His work bridges academic research with practical tools for strategic decision-making under uncertainty.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2010–2014)
• Masters in Research in Sociology, University of Barcelona (2007–2009)
• MBA, EADA Business School, Barcelona (2003–2004)
• Bachelor's in Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (1990–1996)

Research Interests:

• Entrepreneurship and contextual influences
• Gender equity and diversity management
• Expatriate integration and global talent strategies
• Effectuation theory and decision-making under uncertainty
• People analytics and HR innovation

Labs/Initiatives:

• Multivariate - People & Analytics (advisory firm focusing on data-driven HR)
• Expats & Spouses Monitor (policy research for international talent integration)

Career Highlights:

• 20+ years in academia, entrepreneurship, and consulting across Europe and Latin America
• Advisory roles for startups, NGOs, and multinational corporations
• Leadership experience in academic and organizational settings