Spiros Batas

Spiros Batas is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, Department of Business and Society. He serves as Director of the MSc Management (January start) program and previously held roles at the University of Greenwich, including Director of MA/MBA International Business programs. His academic background includes a PhD in International Business and Strategy from the University of Edinburgh, alongside advanced degrees in International Business, Labour Economics, and Economics.

Education:

• PhD in International Business and Strategy, University of Edinburgh
• MSc by Research in Labour Economics/Human Resource Management, University of Aix-Marseille & CNRS
• MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets, University of Edinburgh
• BSc Economics & BSc Business Administration, University of Piraeus

Research focuses on entrepreneurship, international business strategies, social capital dynamics, family firm internationalization, and network-driven innovation. Notable projects include economic valuation studies of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site and curriculum development in international entrepreneurship. Spiros is actively involved in academic leadership roles including AIB-UKI Treasurer and external examiner for Swansea University.

Advising includes supervision of doctoral student Charles Nwaogwugwu with specialization in international entrepreneurship. Professional engagements span consulting for heritage organizations and guest lecturing at University of Vienna/Birmingham.