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Thomas Lawton is a globally recognized Professor of Strategic Management at Brunel Business School (Brunel University) with part-time appointments at University College Cork and Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Long Range Planning, an AJG 4-star journal, and is an Associate at the Møller Institute, University of Cambridge.
- PhD in Political Science (European University Institute)
- MSc (Econ) (London School of Economics)
- BA (Hons) (University College Cork)
His research bridges strategic management and international business, focusing on nonmarket strategies for political risk management, corporate political activity (CPA), and business model innovation in emerging markets. Funded by the Newton Fund and British Academy, his work has been featured in media outlets like BBC, Fast Company, and U.S. News & World Report.
Key themes in his research include:
- Dynamic management of acquired subsidiaries
- Knowledge exploration in cross-border acquisitions
- Nonmarket strategy during geopolitical uncertainty
- Configurational approaches to socio-political risks
- Interplay between big data and CPA
- Trade association influence in strategic governance
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management
- Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (RSA)
With 30 years of advisory experience in leadership development and corporate internationalization, he has served as a company director and contributed to journals like Administrative Science Quarterly, California Management Review, and Journal of World Business.
