
Professor Martin Lockett’s career brings together the academic and business worlds. After 13 years’ research and teaching in leading universities (Cambridge University, Open University, Imperial College, Oxford University), he spent 16 years in a variety of senior business roles in strategy consulting, retail and technology companies. He then returned to education at Ashridge Business School and the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
Currently Professor in Strategic Management after five years as Dean of Nottingham University Business School China, based in Ningbo near Shanghai. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is the first Sino-foreign university with students at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level as well as extensive research, executive education and business engagement.
Extensive senior management experience with 30 years in higher education, plus 16 years in strategic consulting, general management and large-scale change project implementation. Non-executive roles in higher education and creative arts.
Previously Global Dean, Academic Affairs, at Hult International Business School and Ashridge, covering campuses worldwide in the US, UK, UAE and China. Earlier higher education roles at Cambridge University, Open University, Imperial College and Oxford University. Trustee of Holland Park Opera from 2015-2017 and Governor of the University of Bedfordshire from 2008-2014. International experience covers Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and US.
Track record of developing and leading new initiatives in both education and business. Particular strengths in linking strategy, IT and organisational change. Wide range of management and consultancy experience including general management, project management, HR/ people management, sales and marketing, organisation development, quality/ regulation and information systems.
Education: Academic leadership and management including quality, accreditation, partnerships and transnational education; postgraduate/ MBA teaching on innovation, information systems, research methods and study skills; management development including open and customised programmes.
Business: clarifying vision & strategy; aligning business and technology strategy; new business innovation & growth; organisational change; programme management; performance measurement/ balanced scorecard; facilitation; business redesign & performance improvement.