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Professor Paolo Aversa is a leading academic in Strategy and Innovation at King’s Business School, King’s College London. He also holds the Jonas Persson Visiting Professorship at Stockholm School of Economics, Center for Sports and Business, with affiliations at institutions like UCL School of Management and Wharton School. His research focuses on innovation ecosystems, digital transformation, and motorsport industries, published in top journals such as Academy of Management Journal and Harvard Business Review. He serves as Associate Editor at Journal of Management Studies and holds editorial roles at Organization Science. Awards include the ‘World’s Best 40 under 40 Professors’ and Italy’s Knighthood. His work bridges academic theory with practical insights, often featured in global media like the BBC and Financial Times. He advises firms and institutions, including Zonin1821, and contributes to policy discussions via roles at the House of Commons and United Nations.
Education:
- PhD in Management, University of Bologna, Italy
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests:
- Evolution of technology-intensive industries
- Digital transformation strategies
- Business model innovation
- Formula 1 and motorsport as strategic case studies
Key Contributions: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles, including influential works on industry emergence, competitive dynamics, and sports-based management theory. His research highlights intersections between innovation, ecosystems, and organizational behavior.
Awards:
- EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Communicating Science Prize (Runner-up)
- Knighthood of the Order of the Star of Italy
Grants and Impact: Marie-Curie Fellowship, Seed Fund grants for sustainability research, and advisory roles in corporate and governmental bodies.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with King’s Centre for Sustainable Business and global academic networks, focusing on innovation and strategy.
