Gregory Harper

Gregory Harper serves as Pro Vice Chancellor for Business and Hospitality at Torrens University, leading the Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA) and overseeing Associate Deans and Program Directors. An active researcher accepting PhD students, he bridges academic theory with industry practice in leadership and sustainability initiatives.

His educational qualifications include:

• PhD in Organisational Development, Professional Studies from Middlesex University (2017)
• Master in Leadership, Educational Studies from University of Queensland (2011)
• Graduate Diploma in Economics from University of New England (1986)
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences from Griffith University Queensland (1980)

Professor Harper's research centers on Organisational Change and Leadership Development with strong emphasis on Sustainability and Work Integrated Learning. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals through business education frameworks that integrate environmental responsibility and social impact, particularly in hospitality and management contexts.

Publication trends reveal an evolution from foundational educational psychology (1980s distance education studies) to contemporary workplace leadership models. Recent work focuses on accelerating management capability through agile organisational structures, reflecting his COCA leadership role and industry experience.

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As an active PhD supervisor, he mentors students on leadership development projects while leveraging his industry background to secure practice-based research opportunities. His administrative position facilitates institutional funding for sustainability-focused initiatives within the Business and Hospitality Vertical.

He directs the Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA), which drives research on sustainable business practices and supports Torrens University's engagement with the B Corp Community. The center coordinates cross-disciplinary teams exploring agility frameworks in hospitality management and corporate sustainability transitions.