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Dr Neil Pyper is an Associate Professor in Strategy and International Business at the Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He joined the institution in 2025, bringing extensive academic and professional experience in strategic management and Latin American political economy.
- PhD in 2002 from the University of Liverpool
- BA(Hons) in Latin American Studies, University of Liverpool (1997)
- BA (Open), Open University (2009)
Neil Pyper specializes in strategic foresight and scenario analysis, with a strong focus on technology strategy and decision-making. His research bridges academic theory and practical applications in international business environments. He has published widely on these topics, including a textbook titled Technology Strategy (2019), and has co-edited a volume on corporate governance in Latin America (2023). His work reflects a deep engagement with both strategic management frameworks and the socio-political dynamics of emerging markets.
His recent publications and ongoing research indicate a sustained focus on forecasting, strategic planning, and institutional change, particularly in complex international contexts. These works span disciplines including strategic management, political economy, and organizational studies.
Neil has taught a range of modules including international business, strategic leadership, and decision-making at the MBA and undergraduate levels across multiple institutions. His teaching experience is broad and deeply integrated with his research expertise.
- Previously Head of Education and Student Experience, Faculty of Business and Law, Birkbeck, University of London
- Former Associate Professor at Coventry University
- Eleven years as a political risk consultant specializing in Latin America prior to entering academia in 2012
His background in political risk consulting enriches his academic contributions, particularly in understanding governance, risk, and strategy in volatile regions. He is currently working on a new textbook focused on decision-making, further solidifying his role as a key educator in strategic management.
