Xavier Busquets Carretero

Xavier Busquets Carretero is an Associate Professor at Esade Business School (Ramon Llull University), affiliated with the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences. He is a core member of the Grup de recerca en iniciativa emprenedora (GRIE) research group, participating in multiple funded projects since 2014. His work bridges business strategy with innovative methodologies, focusing on network science applications in organizational and sports contexts.

Research interests include business model innovation, precision medicine decision systems, and AI governance frameworks. Notable projects involve analyzing agile innovation in pharmaceuticals (Novartis case study) and applying network analysis to football tactics (Barcelona FC analysis). He has collaborated extensively with Spanish institutions like ILUNION Hotels, exploring inclusive business practices.

His publications span Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases, Scientific Reports, and Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach. Current research emphasizes strategic adaptation in dynamic environments and state-level AI policy design.

Grants include three cycles of the GRIE project (2014–2025), focusing on entrepreneurial initiatives and business ecosystems. His teaching integrates real-world case studies with cutting-edge analytical tools, reflecting his dual focus on academic rigor and practical relevance.