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Emma Neale is a Senior Lecturer at Aston University's Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences. She specializes in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, holding roles such as Programme Director for the BSc Marketing Programme. Her professional journey includes industry experience at Siemens and a transition to academia in 2005, bridging theory and practice. She actively engages with industry partners, incorporating live client projects and guest lectures into her teaching.
Emma holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Birmingham City Business School, complemented by a Master's in Management and certifications in marketing and education. Her research focuses on SME growth, sustainable development, and education methodologies, particularly in the West Midlands region.
- Education:
- DBA, Birmingham City Business School (2018–present)
- Masters in Management, Coventry University (2010)
- Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (2003)
Her research interests include sustainable growth strategies for SMEs and innovative teaching practices. Notable publications from 2020–2024 explore curriculum design, student experience enhancement, and regional SME growth analysis.
Emma has received numerous awards, including the 2023 Excellence in Public Engagement award and the 2018 Midlands Education Lecturer of the Year. She volunteers as a Business Ambassador for Acorns Children's Hospice and a Board Trustee for Sport4Life, emphasizing her commitment to community engagement.
Her advising and grants include managing the CIM programme and external examiner roles. She collaborates with institutions like Bournemouth University and the University of Birmingham through visiting lecturer positions.
Emma’s work extends to leadership in educational initiatives like The Link Marketing agency, a student-driven project fostering entrepreneurial skills.
