Greg Magnan

Greg Magnan is a Professor in the Department of Marketing at Seattle University's Albers School of Business & Economics, where he has taught since 1992. His expertise spans operations and supply chain management, project management, systems thinking, and sustainability across undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs.

Education

• PhD, Michigan State University

Research Focus

Professor Magnan's scholarship centers on supply chain relationships, with publications in top-tier journals including Decision Sciences, Journal of Supply Chain Management, and Journal of Business Logistics. His work bridges operational efficiency with sustainable business practices and systems thinking methodologies.

Scientific Awards

• 2014 Seattle University Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award
• Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year (2005, 2009, 2012)
• Best Paper Award, Journal of Supply Chain Management
• Best Paper Award, International Journal of Logistics Management

Academic Leadership

As Genevieve Albers Professor (2008-2011) and co-chair of Seattle University's President’s Committee for Sustainability (2014-2019), he has driven institutional sustainability initiatives while maintaining active research output. His visiting fellowship at Henley Management College (UK) during 2007-2008 enriched his global perspective on business education.