Kevin B. Lowe

Professor Kevin B. Lowe is a faculty member in the Business School at the University of Sydney, holding the title of Professor in Leadership. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a focus on organizational behavior, leadership, and followership, particularly in cross-cultural and diversity and inclusion contexts. His recent work explores leadership in healthcare, leader humility, and leadership theory evolution.

• Awards:
  • Best Paper of the Year Award (The Leadership Quarterly, twice)
  • Article of the Decade Award (Journal of International Business Studies)
  • Decennial Influential Article Award (The Leadership Quarterly)
  • Emerald Citation of Excellence (2017)
• Professional Affiliations:
  • Board of Directors, International Leadership Association
  • Board of Directors, Southern Management Association
  • Member, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre
  • Member, University of Sydney Nano Institute
  • Fellow, Centre for Leadership Studies (Lancaster University)
  • Fellow, Southern Management Association

Professor Lowe’s research on leadership spans transformational leadership, cross-cultural management, and diversity, with recent publications analyzing healthcare leadership, leader humility, and political leadership dynamics. His 15 most recent articles reflect trends in implicit leadership theories, dark triad leadership traits, and digital health innovations. He has supervised PhD students on topics like AI in organizations and workplace courage, and his teaching includes courses such as Reframing Leadership and Management in Organizations. His scientific awards highlight his influence in leadership studies and cross-cultural research.