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Professor Olga Epitropaki is the Deputy Executive Dean (Research) at Durham University Business School. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University (2000) and has held academic roles at institutions like ALBA Graduate Business School and Aston University. Her research focuses on leadership dynamics, including implicit leadership theories, leader-member exchange (LMX), creative leadership, and identity processes. She has authored/co-authored influential books such as The SAGE Handbook of Leadership and Creative Leadership: Contexts and Prospects.
Epitropaki’s work bridges theory and practice, with contributions to journals like the Academy of Management Annals and Journal of Applied Psychology. Her research highlights the socio-cognitive foundations of leadership, exploring how identity and context shape leadership effectiveness. She has also served as an associate editor for journals such as the Leadership Quarterly and British Journal of Management.
Her awards include the 2001 Jepson School Award for her doctoral thesis and a Newman Best Dissertation Award final placement (2000). Beyond academia, she has extensive consulting experience with global firms like AstraZeneca, Vodafone, and Boeing, applying leadership insights to organizational challenges.
Recent research trends include exploring leader identity development, psychological distance in remote work, and the impact of economic inequality on civic leadership. Her studies on ethical leadership and follower forgiveness underscore the ethical dimensions of workplace relationships. She advises numerous PhD students and collaborates internationally on projects like the Global Identity Leadership Development Project.
- Key Research Themes: Leadership identity, creative leadership, LMX dynamics, organizational behavior.
- Notable Awards: 2001 Jepson Award, Newman Dissertation Finalist (2000).
- Professional Engagements: Editorial roles, leadership training for multinational corporations.
