Sarel Gronum

Sarel Gronum is a Professor and Director of Teaching and Learning at the University of Queensland Business School, with over 20 years of international experience in managing tertiary education programs. He lectures and supervises in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, while actively researching management education, business model innovation, and SME performance.

• PhD in Commerce from University of Queensland
• Postgraduate Diploma from University of Queensland
• Bachelor (Honours) of Commerce from University of South Australia

His research spans SME growth, business model design, innovation management, and technology commercialisation. Google Scholar highlights his work on effectuation theory in crisis scenarios, institutional policy impacts on agri-SMEs, and innovation diversity in tourism sectors.

Recent article trends show his focus on crisis-driven business model innovation, policy evaluation for SMEs, and cross-cultural research in African and Sri Lankan contexts. He supervises PhD candidates in topics related to small farm resilience and Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft sustainability.

As UQ Ventures' Academic in Residence and media expert for Business Model Innovation and Entrepreneurship, he bridges academic research with corporate and public sector growth strategies.