Kiranjit Kaur

Kiranjit Kaur is a Lecturer at the Leicester Castle Business School of De Montfort University, specializing in Entrepreneurship with a focus on Family Business, Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). She holds an MSc in International Business and Management and a BA (Hons) in Business and Management from De Montfort University.

• Research focuses on cultural and family dynamics in entrepreneurial contexts
• Teaching expertise in Business Research Methods across undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Active participant in international conferences (AOM, FERC, ISBE)
• Award-winning presenter in family business and ethnic entrepreneurship research

Her research explores intersectionality in Ethnic Minority Family Firms, emphasizing heterogeneity and stakeholder relationships. Conference papers highlight succession planning, cultural influences, and business sustainability in familial and ethnic contexts. Kiranjit is affiliated with Academy of Management, Family Enterprise Research Conference, and Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper in 'Family and Community Business' Track at ISBE Conference (2015)
• Best Poster Award at Loughborough University London's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Conference (2015)

She teaches Business Research Methods and supervises research projects, with potential to diversify into other modules. Kiranjit actively presents at international conferences, including AOM 2017 and FERC 2017.