Yasemin Kor

Yasemin Kor is the Beckwith Professor of Management Studies at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on strategy formulation and renewal, top management teams, and corporate governance, with a particular emphasis on sustainable food systems and the organic food industry. She explores how organizations configure resources and capabilities to achieve strategic renewal and address global challenges like food waste.

Education:

• BS, Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi
• MBA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• PhD in Business Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Her work spans industries such as medical devices, biotechnology, professional services, and food and beverage, with recent studies on certified organic market entry by large corporations and food supply chain efficiency. She is a former Associate Editor of the Journal of Management and serves on the editorial boards of the Strategic Management Journal and Strategic Organization.

Scientific Awards:

• U.S. Fulbright Research Scholar

Professor Kor is actively involved in the Cambridge Global Food Security Research Centre, including its Steering Committee, and directs the Executive Education programme on Leading Strategic Change and Renewal, engaging professionals across sectors. Her research bridges strategic management with global governance and sustainability challenges.