Paul Langley

Dr. Paul Langley is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Strategic Management at the Westminster Business School, University of Westminster. He joined the university in 2012 after a career as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company, where he advised Fortune 500 companies and startups in energy sectors like oil, power, and gas. His expertise spans digital strategies, disruptive innovation, and dynamic complexity in strategic decision-making. Langley holds a PhD in Strategic Management from the London Business School, an MBA from the same institution, and an MA in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge.

His research focuses on two key areas: digital strategies (including sustainable business models and technological disruption) and strategy development processes (using tools like simulation models and visual mapping). He is affiliated with the Centre for Digital Business Research and teaches on the Westminster MBA and MSc Sustainability Management and Innovation programs.

Langley’s work emphasizes practical applications of strategic frameworks, such as gaming simulations to enhance managerial buy-in and address complex industry challenges. Though no formal awards are listed, his contributions to strategy dynamics and education are notable. He actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and collaborations.