We are delighted to welcome Dr Soumyadeb Chowdhury from TBS Education in France as the new Co-Editor-in-Chief for our flagship journal, the British Journal of Management (BJM). Dr Chowdhury was previously an Associate Editor for BJM.
Dr Chowdhury joined Professor Shuang Ren from 1 May 2025 as the interim Co-Editor-in-Chief until 31 December 2025 and succeeds outgoing Co-Editors-in-Chief, Professor Paul Hibbert FBAM and Professor Riikka Sarala. Following the open call Dr Chowdhury has now been appointed as a Co-Editor-in-Chief from 1 January 2026.
We are ever grateful to Professor Paul Hibbert FBAM and Professor Riikka Sarala for their wonderful work.
Speaking on his appointment, Dr Chowdhury said “I am honoured to take on the role of Co-Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Management. BJM has long been a home for rigorous and impactful scholarship that crosses disciplinary boundaries. My own research journey has been deeply interdisciplinary, and I look forward to working with Professor Ren, our editorial team, BAM and the wider community to further strengthen BJM’s role as a platform for scholarship that connects ideas across domains, addresses pressing global challenges, and advances management knowledge with real-world impact.”
Professor Emma Parry, Chair of BAM, said "The British Journal of Management, along with the International Journal of Management Reviews, is a flagship journal of the British Academy of Management, so I am very pleased that it will continue to be in good hands with Dr Chowdhury and Professor Ren. The journal has gone from strength to strength in recent years, due to the excellent stewardship of Professors Hibbert, Sarala and Ren. I thank them for their efforts and look forward to seeing its growth and success continue under the new team".
Professor Shuang Ren, current Co-Editor-in-Chief of BJM said "I am delighted to welcome Dr Soumyadeb Chowdhury as Co-Editor-in-Chief of BJM. Soum brings a unique combination of interdisciplinary expertise, editorial experience, global outlook and commitment to impactful research that aligns closely with the journal’s vision to publish management scholarship that is innovative, globally relevant, and socially responsible. I look forward to working with him to further strengthen BJM’s interdisciplinary profile and impact, while building on the distinguished legacy of the journal.
I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Professors Paul Hibbert and Riikka Sarala, whose exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication have been pivotal in enhancing BJM’s reputation within the academic community. It has been a real privilege and pleasure to work with them over the years."
Dr Soumyadeb Chowdhury
Dr Soumyadeb Chowdhury is Associate Professor at TBS Education in Toulouse, France. He specializes in artificial intelligence, digital sustainability and responsibility, and the applications and implications of emerging technologies across domains including operations, supply chains, human resources, and strategic management.
His expertise extends to psychometric scale development, and interdisciplinary research design and methods across varied organizational and societal contexts. Dr Chowdhury brings an outstanding blend of scholarly research excellence, large-scale, multi-country projects, editorial experience and award-winning management education.
His research has been supported by major international funding bodies including UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the British Council, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the British Academy, and the French National Research Agency (ANR). He has also partnered with global businesses and leading think tanks such as the World Economic Forum, advancing dialogue between academia, industry, and policy. His work has shaped debates on emerging technologies, the circular economy, and digital sustainability. He has consistently earned international recognition and awards for excellence and innovation.
Dr Soumyadeb Chowdhury is Associate Professor at TBS Education in Toulouse, France. He specializes in artificial intelligence, digital sustainability and responsibility, and the applications and implications of emerging technologies across domains including operations, supply chains, human resources, and strategic management.
His expertise extends to psychometric scale development, and interdisciplinary research design and methods across varied organizational and societal contexts. Dr Chowdhury brings an outstanding blend of scholarly research excellence, large-scale, multi-country projects, editorial experience and award-winning management education.
His research has been supported by major international funding bodies including UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the British Council, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the British Academy, and the French National Research Agency (ANR). He has also partnered with global businesses and leading think tanks such as the World Economic Forum, advancing dialogue between academia, industry, and policy. His work has shaped debates on emerging technologies, the circular economy, and digital sustainability. He has consistently earned international recognition and awards for excellence and innovation.
The British Journal of Management (BJM) is an official, peer-reviewed and highly-ranked journal of the British Academy of Management. It provides a valuable outlet for research and scholarship on management-orientated themes and topics. It publishes articles which are of a multi-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and internationally significant nature, and which are committed to making a positive social impact through thoughtful scholarship. With contributions from around the globe, the journal includes empirical and methodological articles across the full range of business and management disciplines.