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James Skinner is the Dean of Newcastle Business School and a Professor of Sport Business at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He has held leadership roles including Research Director at Loughborough University London, where he established the Institute for Sport Business. His academic network includes visiting professorships at Russian International Olympic University, Beijing Sport University, and Ulster University. He also serves as Director of Research and Innovation for AI Scout, a sports tech company.
James holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Victoria University, a Bachelor of Education from Queensland University of Technology, and a Master of Business Administration from Bond University. His career spans teaching and leadership roles at Griffith University, Southern Cross University, and the University of Tasmania.
His research interests focus on the intersection of sport with socio-cultural institutions, organizational change, innovation, leadership, and research methods. He has written extensively on anti-doping policy, sport as a tool for nation branding, and the implications of technology on sport management. Key themes include mission creep in global sport organizations, the economic drivers of sport ecosystems, and the ethical dimensions of sport governance.
James has advised governments, multinational corporations, and professional sport bodies like Football Australia and the Australian Sports Commission. His work on anti-doping has influenced policy reforms, and he is currently completing a book on Global Sport Ecosystems. He emphasizes the importance of methodological rigor in sport management research, having authored foundational texts on research design and qualitative methods.
His contributions include over 20 books and 100 journal articles, $2 million in external research funding, and mentoring over 20 PhD graduates. He has pioneered curriculum redesign, strategic partnerships, and online transition during the pandemic, maintaining a commitment to industry-relevant education.
