Peter Richardson

Professor Peter Richardson is a tenured faculty member at Queen's University's Smith School of Business, where he has served for 37 years. He specializes in strategic management, organizational change, and operational efficiency, with a focus on the impact of speed on business processes. His academic career includes roles as Professor (since 1987), Associate Professor (1980–1987), and Assistant Professor (1976–1980).

Education: PhD in Business Administration (University of Western Ontario, 1975), MBA coursework (1972), and BSc in Electrical Engineering (Leeds University, 1968).

Research interests include strategic transformation, cost containment, and mining industry strategy. He has authored over 90 papers and co-authored Fast Forward: Organizational Change in 100 Days. His consultancy work spans major mining projects like the Collahuasi copper mine (Chile) and the Victor Diamond Mine (Canada).

Teaching includes strategic leadership, management of technology, and executive education programs. Administrative roles include MBA Curriculum Committee Chair and University Senator.