Vote Now: BAM Doctoral Representative Election: January 2027 - December 2027

Institution: King's College London

My research examines the relationship between top management team nationality diversity and firm financial performance, focusing on the mechanisms and contextual conditions that shape organisational outcomes.

I have engaged with the British Academy of Management by attending its conference at Royal Holloway University, presenting my research poster at the Doctoral Symposium during the PhD Day, and attending workshops and paper discussion sessions. These experiences broadened my research knowledge and provided valuable insights into the research and academic development opportunities available to doctoral students.

If elected as Doctoral Representative, I would be committed to representing the interests of full-time doctoral researchers, encouraging greater engagement with BAM, and helping PhD students access opportunities for research development, networking, and academic career preparation. I would also welcome the opportunity to contribute to BAM’s Academic Career Development activities and foster a connected and supportive doctoral research community.

Institution: University of Birmingham

My research examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping managerial decision-making and its implications for organisations and the people within them.

I bring over ten years of business development experience, including co-founding an international education venture. I have taught since 2014, including Business Strategy and Business Planning, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds. This blend of practice and teaching keeps my research grounded in real organisational challenges.

I joined BAM this year and look forward to engaging with its conferences, Symposia and SIGs. As a new member, I see clearly what early-stage doctoral researchers, particularly international students, need: visible pathways into the community, practical development support and genuine peer networks.

If elected, I will represent full-time doctoral researchers on Council, help grow BAM’s doctoral membership across UK institutions, and contribute to the Academic Career Development portfolio through peer networking events, writing and teaching development sessions, and mentoring that connects new and experienced doctoral members.

I would be delighted to give back to a community that supports researchers throughout their careers.

Institution: University of Birmingham

My research examines how equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives are translated across multinational enterprises. As a doctoral researcher and Postgraduate Teaching Assistant, I am committed to inclusive academic development and research collaboration.

My engagement with BAM includes having my research accepted for a Research Conversation at the 2026 Doctoral Symposium, which inspired me to consider how doctoral support could extend beyond individual events.

If elected, I would prioritise three areas:

• Sustained research development: Propose piloting two optional follow-up mentoring sessions after BAM Doctoral Research Conversations, enabling researchers to revisit independent feedback, assess progress and strengthen their research over time. I would explore affordable delivery models to ensure accessibility.
• Academic career development: Advocate for mentoring, publishing guidance, teaching development and opportunities for meaningful connections with experienced academics.
• Inclusive representation and collaboration: Listen to doctoral researchers across institutions and backgrounds, communicate their priorities to BAM Council, and encourage engagement with BAM's Special Interest Groups and research networks.

I would bring an international perspective, a collaborative approach and a commitment to making doctoral development more continuous, inclusive and impactful.

Institution: University of Nottingham

I want BAM to be the first place new management PhD students turn to, and a community they stay with. I am a third-year ESRC-funded researcher studying work-life balance, EDI and organisational support, after working in accounting and treasury in Shanghai's luxury sector.

I have already represented doctoral researchers. As Vice President of the UoN Business School Doctoral Society, I have chaired the monthly Student-Staff Forum, taking students' concerns directly to staff. I also organised a PhD well-being Game Night and alumni talks on how recent graduates found jobs. As student representative on the Midlands Graduate School EDI Advisory Board, I have helped review recruitment documents so they are clear and accessible to every applicant.

If elected, I would hold regular online check-ins and short surveys so full-time doctoral voices shape Council discussions. I would support the Academic Career Development portfolio with sessions where early-career members share both academic and industry routes. Working with SIG doctoral representatives, I would also make information on BAM membership clearer and more welcoming for new and international PhD students.

I would be grateful for your vote.

Institution: University of Greater Manchester

I am contesting for the position of Full time Doctoral Student Representative in the BAM Council. A Doctoral researcher in payroll and analytics for SME’s also an Assistant Lecturer. I have successfully advocated for enhanced engagement and support for the professional and academic development of researchers in the University of Greater Manchester, as I passionately believe in the growth and development of the research community. I am currently the Doctoral Representative of BAM HRM SIG, I have consistently engaged in the advancement of the group.
If elected, I will fulfill the responsibilities of Doctoral Student Representative with dedication, professionalism, creativity and a collaborative mindset. As a doctoral researcher, I know the doctoral journey firsthand, the excitement of discovery, alongside isolation, funding pressures and uncertain career paths. I am standing for Doctoral Student Representative to make sure our voices shape BAM’s priorities. I will push for more accessible development opportunities, stronger peer networks across institutions and Special Interest Groups, and clearer routes into academic and practitioner careers. I am committed to inclusivity, so that every doctoral member feels supported, whatever their background, discipline or mode of study. I will listen, advocate and deliver.

Institution: University of the West of Scotland

I am pleased to put myself forward as Full-time Doctoral Representative on the BAM Council. BAM has shaped my first year as a doctoral researcher, and I would like to help more students benefit from it. My research interests are institutions, trust and entrepreneurship, and I came to the PhD after ten years in administration, management and HR.

At BAM 2026, I took part in the Doctoral Symposium, presented a developmental paper and chaired a full paper session in the African Studies track. I also reviewed submissions for the track and received its Best Reviewer Award.

If elected, I would support the Co-Vice Chairs for Academic Career Development by feeding doctoral researchers’ views into the portfolio’s planning and helping to promote provision such as the Doctoral Symposium. I would propose peer groups for first-year, mid-stage and final-year students, so that each stage can share what it has learned and encourage the others. I would also press for funding towards conference fees, a cost that takes a toll on students’ wellbeing, especially in years one and two.

This role would have my full commitment, and I would gladly help other doctoral researchers make BAM their academic home.

Institution: Queen Mary University of London

I am a PhD candidate at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), researching employee Generative AI in organisations. My broader research interests include Human-AI interaction, technology acceptance, diffusion and digital transformation, responsible AI governance, and AI-enhanced business education.

I previously served as BAM’s Full-time Doctoral Representative in 2024, gaining experience of BAM’s doctoral representation and committee activities. This experience gave me an understanding of the importance of engaging doctoral researchers and ensuring their perspectives are represented within the wider academic community. Beyond BAM, I have served as a PGR Representative at QMUL, advocating for doctoral students and working with university leadership to improve the postgraduate research experience. My experience in teaching, educational innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration has further strengthened my commitment to supporting the academic community.

If elected, I would build on my previous BAM experience to strengthen doctoral engagement, help expand recruitment and retention of student members, and develop accessible opportunities for academic career development. I would particularly welcome opportunities to connect doctoral researchers across institutions nationally and internationally, support doctoral researchers in developing their academic careers and research networks, and ensure that doctoral students’ perspectives inform BAM’s activities and strategic priorities.

Institution: University of Hertfordshire

My name is Peter Esebame. I am a part-time Doctorate in Business Administration researcher at the University of Hertfordshire and an Academic Partnership Officer at Elizabeth School of London.

My research explores how employees interpret Generative AI adoption in legacy manufacturing organisations, drawing on organisational imprinting, sensemaking and technostress. My wider interests include responsible technology adoption, employee voice and translating research into practical benefits.

Having attended the BAM Conference, I value the opportunities BAM provides for scholarly exchange, professional development and connection with the management research community.

I am standing for the part-time Doctoral Representative role because I understand the challenges of balancing doctoral study with employment and other responsibilities. If elected, I would listen to doctoral members and bring their perspectives to Council, particularly around accessible participation, peer support and career development.

I would contribute to the Academic Career Development portfolio and help prospective and current doctoral researchers understand the benefits of BAM membership. Drawing on my partnership coordination experience, I would aim to strengthen connections between doctoral members and the wider BAM community.

I would bring a practical, collaborative approach and a commitment to representing the varied experiences of part-time doctoral researchers.

Institution: University of Birmingham

My research examines how colonial legacies shape contemporary corporate philanthropy, full funded by Birmingham Business School. Drawing on management, business history and economic history, I bring historical and non-Western perspectives to debates on organisational behaviour, challenging predominantly Western-centric accounts of corporate philanthropy and contributing to more inclusive management scholarship.

BAM has been an important part of my doctoral journey. I participated in the 2026 Doctoral Symposium and Annual Conference, served as a discussant at the Management and Business History SIG seminar "Publishing Historical Research in Management Journals", and received the SIG's Best Paper Award at BAM 2026. These experiences have shown me how dialogue across disciplinary boundaries can strengthen research and build a welcoming academic community.

If elected, I would champion a more inclusive and connected doctoral community, particularly for international researchers and those working across disciplines. I would encourage conversations about decolonising management research and diverse knowledge traditions, support exchanges across SIGs, and advocate for accessible mentoring, publication guidance, and academic career development. Most importantly, I would listen to doctoral researchers' needs and bring their perspectives into BAM Council discussions.

Institution: University of East London

As a Senior Lecturer and part-time PhD researcher, I bring over 12 years of industry experience alongside academic teaching, research and leadership. My research interests include sustainable finance, ESG, financial technology and corporate financial performance.

My engagement with the British Academy of Management includes attending its Annual General Meeting and connecting with the Financial Management Special Interest Group, whose AGM is being rescheduled.

Balancing doctoral research with academic responsibilities has strengthened my understanding of the challenges facing part-time researchers, particularly mentorship, publication opportunities and career progression.

I also bring established academic networks among Indian postgraduate students and researchers. With growing UK–India economic and educational collaboration, I see opportunities to introduce more eligible international doctoral researchers to BAM, encourage membership and strengthen cross-border academic engagement.

If elected, I would champion three priorities: amplifying the voices of part-time doctoral researchers; expanding access to mentorship, research collaborations and publication development; and supporting BAM membership growth through inclusive international engagement.

I believe effective representation requires listening, collaboration and meaningful action. I would work with BAM Council to ensure doctoral researchers feel represented, connected and empowered to contribute to the wider academic community.

Institution: Buckinghamshire New University

I am Carlos Santos e Sousa, a mature, part-time PhD researcher, Chartered Manager, and Study Abroad and Partnerships Manager at the University of Bradford. I bring over 20 years of experience in international education, marketing, partnerships and widening participation. Balancing studies with an established career gives me insight into the challenges researchers face in managing work, study, and other commitments. My PhD investigates AI governance and students’ perceptions of employability. At BAM 2026, I served as a reviewer and presented a paper on ideology and AI. My paper on overseas placements and widening participation is under peer review. I have an accepted presentation titled “Universities coordinated AI governance” at the 3rd International Digital Education Conference (11/2026; International University, Malaysia; and Düzce University, Türkiye), and another titled “Universities AI governance and employability” at the 3rd AI in Education Conference at Ritsumeikan University (01/2027, Japan). If elected, I would advocate for flexible mentoring, tailored research and career development, and stronger connections across SIGs. Using my marketing, communications and partnership experience, I would help BAM reach underrepresented doctoral researchers, improve the visibility of membership benefits and foster engagement throughout academic careers. I would consult part-time members regularly and bring their priorities to Council.

Institution: University of Bradford

I am Carlos Santos e Sousa, a mature, part-time PhD researcher, Chartered Manager, and Study Abroad and Partnerships Manager at the University of Bradford. I bring over 20 years of experience in international education, marketing, partnerships and widening participation. Balancing studies with an established career gives me insight into the challenges researchers face in managing work, study, and other commitments. My PhD investigates AI governance and students’ perceptions of employability. At BAM 2026, I served as a reviewer and presented a paper on ideology and AI. My paper on overseas placements and widening participation is under peer review. I have an accepted presentation titled “Universities coordinated AI governance” at the 3rd International Digital Education Conference (11/2026; International University, Malaysia; and Düzce University, Türkiye), and another titled “Universities AI governance and employability” at the 3rd AI in Education Conference at Ritsumeikan University (01/2027, Japan). If elected, I would advocate for flexible mentoring, tailored research and career development, and stronger connections across SIGs. Using my marketing, communications and partnership experience, I would help BAM reach underrepresented doctoral researchers, improve the visibility of membership benefits and foster engagement throughout academic careers. I would consult part-time members regularly and bring their priorities to Council.