Catherine Harbor

Catherine Harbor is a Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Analytics at the School of Business and Management, Royal Holloway, University of London. She is affiliated with the Department of Information and Operations Management and the Centre for Critical and Historical Research on Organisation and Society.

Her research focuses on cultural industries, arts management, and the history of marketing, particularly in the context of London concerts from 1672–1749. Her scholarly work explores the intersection of music business practices, historical economic structures, and digital mapping of cultural events.

Harbor’s recent publications highlight trends in historical marketing, music industry evolution, and entrepreneurial activities in the arts. Her work often employs interdisciplinary methodologies bridging business history, cultural economics, and digital analytics.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Conference Participation
  • Association of Business Historians Conference (2018)
  • Economic History Society Annual Conference (2018)
  • Association of Business Historians Conference (2017)
  • Economic History Society Annual Conference (2017)