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Professor Robert Morgan holds the prestigious Sir Julian Hodge Chair and serves as Professor of Marketing & Strategy within the Marketing and Strategy Section at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. With over twenty years of experience as a Full Professor, he directs the Research, Impact, and Engagement portfolio within his department. Morgan also maintains significant international connections as a Visiting Professor at Copenhagen Business School, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Universiteit van Amsterdam. His leadership extends to chairing the International Advisory Board at Copenhagen Business School and serving as a Strategic Advisory Board Member at The University of Split.
Robert Morgan's research spans the critical intersection between strategic management and marketing, with particular expertise in product and process innovation. His scholarly journey began with a management first degree, followed by a PhD in global market entry strategy. He further developed his academic foundation through post-doctoral training at INSEAD in France and the Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. This diverse educational background has informed his distinctive approach that combines theoretical rigor with practical business applications across five continents.
Morgan's prolific research output demonstrates remarkable consistency and impact across multiple domains of business scholarship. His recent publications reveal a sophisticated integration of traditional strategic management concepts with emerging digital and sustainability challenges. The pattern shows increasing focus on digital transformation, AI integration in business contexts, circular economy models, and the complex interplay between corporate governance structures and firm performance. His work consistently bridges theoretical development with practical managerial implications, particularly in international business contexts and high-technology ventures.
- Research, teaching, and education awards from the American Marketing Association
- Recognition from the Strategic Management Society
- Honors from the Chartered Management Institute
- Awards from the Academy of Marketing
- Ranked in the Top 1% of Scientists Index by Research.com with D-index = 43
- Google h-index of 57 and i10-index of 95
- Department ranked #2 Marketing Department in the UK, #9 in Europe, and #20 globally in research rankings
Professor Morgan has published over two hundred scholarly papers, management articles, books, company cases, and thought leadership white papers for corporations and consulting firms. His research has been cited more than 16,000 times, demonstrating significant academic and practical influence. He directs research within a department positioned as the #2 Marketing Department in the UK according to MKTBig15 Ranking 2023. His international collaborations and visiting professorships reflect his standing as a globally recognized scholar whose work transcends disciplinary boundaries while maintaining focus on the strategic marketing interface.
Morgan's leadership extends beyond his immediate institution through his advisory roles at Copenhagen Business School and The University of Split. His research teams consistently produce high-impact work that addresses both theoretical gaps and practical business challenges, particularly in the areas of strategic agility, innovation management, and international business development. His approach emphasizes the importance of grounded research that delivers public value while advancing academic knowledge.
