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Gareth Shaw serves as Professor of Retail and Tourism Management at the University of Exeter Business School, where he previously held the position of Professor of Human Geography. His career includes significant leadership roles such as Associate Dean of Research (2011-2014) and Director of Research (2009-2011). Shaw's expertise is sought by major organizations including UNESCO, American Express, and Coca-Cola for consultancy on retail and tourism development.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Geography from the University of Hull
- Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) in Geography from the University of Hull
Shaw's research critically examines retail-tourism intersections through historical and geographical lenses, with notable work on post-war consumer landscapes and supermarket evolution in England. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks in human geography with practical applications in innovation management, urban planning, and transportation logistics, emphasizing socio-economic impacts on regional development.
Professional recognition includes:
- Innovation Fellow at the Advanced Institute of Management
Shaw has secured substantial funding from major grant bodies for EU-sponsored initiatives, notably chairing the COST Action on Tourism, Wellbeing and Ecosystem Services (2012-2017) and leading Theme 5 of the Smartline project (2017-2020) focused on Cornish SMEs and e-Health. He actively supervises postgraduate research and advises policymakers through roles in the Innovation Caucus (funded by Innovate UK/ESRC), Tourism Research Centre at Modul University Vienna, and the International Academy of Tourism.
