Institute for Sport Business
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Professor James Skinner
Associate Dean for Teaching
James joined us from Australia and is passionate about delivering outstanding opportunities for students in the business of sport.
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Professor Aaron Smith
Associate Dean for Enterprise and Professor of Sport Business
Aaron pursues research interests in the management of psychological, organisational and policy change in sport, business, health, religion and society.
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Professor Mike Caine
Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Sport and Professor of Sport Technology and Innovation
Mike was the inaugural Dean of Loughborough University London (2013-2018). Mike is currently working with colleagues at MIT on research pertaining to innovation-driven entrepreneurship ecosystems.
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Dr Holly Collison
Senior Lecturer, Institute for Sport Business
Dr Holly Collison is an anthropologist in the field of Sport for Development and Peace (SDP).
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Constantino Stavros
Visiting Fellow
Constantino (Con) is a Visiting Fellow and is predominantly based at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia where he is the Associate Dean of Marketing with responsibility for the staff and programs in that discipline area.
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Dr Daniel Read
Lecturer, Institute for Sport Business
Dr Daniel Read joins the academic faculty as a Lecturer after completing his PhD with the Institute for Sport Business.
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Dr Andrea Geurin
Acting Institute Director for the Institute for Sport Business
Dr Geurin has published extensively on the topics of sport communication and marketing, specifically focusing on athletes’ and sport organisations’ use of social media, as well as media portrayals of athletes of differing race, gender, and nationality.
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Dr Eddie Mighten
Teaching Fellow
Eddie is a Teaching Fellow in the Institute of Sport Business, with research interests in leadership and professional football exploring ideas that explain the influence leaders have on those they interact with.
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Dr Lauren Burch
Senior Lecturer, Institute for Sport Business
Lauren is a senior lecturer in Sport Business with research interests in digital and social media communication and marketing within the sport industry.
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Professor Tony Ghaye
Professor in Sport Business
Tony teaches in the Sport Business and Leadership programme in the area of reflective practice, and has previously held the position of External Examiner. He brings a blend of world class research, consultancy, and business experience to this role.
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Dr Emily Hayday
Lecturer in Sport Business
Emily is a lecturer in Sport Business, with research interests in sports mega-events and the associated concepts of leveraging and legacy.
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Jonathan Boase
Guest Lecturer
Jonathan is an industry expert and collaborator within the Institute for Sport Business.
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Peter Keen
Guest Contributor and Director of Sport Advancement at Loughborough University
As part of his role, Peter is working with the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough University London, sharing his expertise in national sport strategic planning, high performance leadership and coaching.
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Dr Steve Swanson
Senior Lecturer in Sport Business
Dr Steve Swanson is an experienced manager in a variety of international sport settings. As a Senior Lecturer in sport business, Steve teaches in several areas relating to leadership and management in sport. His research explores key aspects of organisational behaviour such as leadership, culture, change management, and employee commitment.
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