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Paul Varella is an Associate Professor of Strategy & Organizational Studies at the Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University (MRU), where he has been affiliated since 2006. He also holds an Adjunct (Visiting) Professor role at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, Netherlands.
- Education: B.Sc. in Agriculture from University of São Paulo; MBA in Finance; PhD in Business Strategy and Organizational Studies from the University of Calgary.
- Leadership Roles: Served as Assistant Chair, Chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources (2010/11–2012/13), and Associate Dean (2013/14–2016/17) at MRU.
His research focuses on the interplay between environmental governance and corporate decision-making, exploring institutional dynamics between corporations and environmental NGOs. He has published in leading journals such as The Leadership Quarterly, Organization Science, and Journal of Business Ethics, though specific publications are not listed in the provided text.
Varella’s teaching philosophy, influenced by Paulo Freire and Ivan Izquierdo, emphasizes critical pedagogy and emotional engagement in learning. He teaches courses in Business Strategy, Governance & Ethics, and Leadership, integrating experiential learning and expectancy theory to foster student autonomy and motivation.
- Professional Affiliations: Member and former President/Conference Chair of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC); active member of the Academy of Management.
- Research Collaborations: Engaged in joint initiatives with the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development (Utrecht University) and supervised graduate students in these partnerships.
