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Professor Leila Alinaghian is a Professor of Business Relations and Impact at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, where she also serves as Director of the Full-time MBA program. She joined Cranfield in August 2015, bringing expertise in inter-organizational relationships, sustainability, and social impact.
- PhD in Engineering, Manufacturing and Management, University of Cambridge
- MPhil, University of Cambridge
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Cranfield University
Her research centers on advancing understanding of business relationships and networks in driving sustainability and social impact. She explores topics such as social procurement, social enterprise-corporate collaborations, supply chain resilience, and institutional change in procurement practices. Her work integrates theories from operations management, strategic management, and institutional theory.
Leila's recent publications reveal a strong focus on sustainability and social value creation within supply chains. Her research employs diverse methodologies including social network analysis, systematic literature reviews, and qualitative case studies. Key themes include ESG controversies, institutional work, cognitive capital in resilience, and value co-creation in service ecosystems, primarily within sectors like automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods.
- Research nominated for best PhD research award at Academy of Management
- Research nominated for best paper award at Strategic Management Society
- Trust Scholar at University of Cambridge
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Leila is actively involved in supervising PhD and DBA students and serving on doctoral review panels. She has collaborated with multinational firms in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and fast-moving consumer goods. She contributes to the advancement of the social procurement agenda through initiatives like the Buy Social Corporate Challenge. She is a member of the Academy of Management, British Academy of Management, European Operations Management Association, and Strategic Management Society.
She leads modules in postgraduate and executive development programs at Cranfield School of Management and is currently recruiting doctoral students in Social Impact Supply Chain Management and Social Enterprise-Corporate relationships.
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