Preethi Thankappan Nair

Preethi Thankappan Nair is a Lecturer in Business Strategy and Associate Director of MBA Community Events at the University of East London (UEL). She holds a PhD from Anglia Ruskin University, an MBA, and additional qualifications in Business Management and Tourism. Her research interests span strategic management, international business, leadership, and the intersection of technology with cultural and organizational dynamics. She has published peer-reviewed articles and case studies, receiving the ARUATF for innovative pedagogy in science education.

Education:

• PhD - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
• MBA - Anglia Ruskin University, UK
• Diploma in Business Management - Institute of Management Technology (IMT), India
• BCom (Tourism & Travel Management; Accounting & Computer Application; Business Management) - Mar Ivanios College (MIC), India

Research Interests: Her work explores strategic management frameworks, cross-cultural business practices, leadership in diverse contexts, and technology-driven HR solutions. Recent focus areas include sustainable retail operations, GHG emission challenges in maritime industries, and women's entrepreneurship in developing regions.

Awards:

• Anglia Ruskin University Associate Teaching Fellowship (2023)

Teaching & Engagement: She teaches modules like HR7004 (Mental Wealth), MK7000 (Digital Marketing), and SG7001 (Strategic Management). Her pedagogical contributions include frameworks to enhance creativity in science education, presented at global conferences. She also serves as PhD representative for BAM's Inter-Organisational Collaboration SIG.

Labs/Teams: Active in UEL's Royal Docks School of Business and Law, contributing to MBA community-building and student experience initiatives.