Vote Now: BAM Doctoral Representative Election: January 2026 - December 2026

I am honored to nominate myself for the Doctoral Representative position on BAM Council. As a PhD candidate at Birmingham City University, I am researching digital transformation solutions to reduce food loss and waste in agri-food supply chains, research that directly aligns with BAM's commitment to impactful, socially responsible scholarship.

My academic journey extends beyond traditional research boundaries. I co-founded Sharedish, an innovative platform addressing hunger and food insecurity through restaurant partnerships, demonstrating my commitment to translating research into real-world solutions. This entrepreneurial experience, combined with over four years in tech business development helping UK/EU startups scale through strategic partnerships with Microsoft and AWS, positions me uniquely to bridge academic and industry perspectives within BAM.

Currently serving as a PGR rep for the business school, I understand the challenges facing today's PhD students in navigating both academic rigor and practical application. My experience in managing stakeholder relationships, and driving innovation through collaboration directly translates to effective council representation.

I am passionate about supporting fellow doctoral researchers in maximizing their BAM membership benefits while contributing meaningfully to the Academy's strategic objectives. My proven track record in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and cross-sector collaboration will enable me to effectively advocate for PhD student interests and contribute to BAM's continued growth and impact.

My research explores women’s entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia through a Feminist Standpoint Theory lens, investigating how gender, culture, and institutional dynamics influence women’s entrepreneurial knowledge, agency, and participation in entrepreneurial ecosystems. By focusing on marginalised perspectives, my research seeks to broaden how we conceptualise entrepreneurship beyond traditional Western frameworks, a commitment that reflects my belief in the value of diverse epistemologies and inclusive approaches within management research and education.

If elected, I would seek to contribute to doctoral capacity building, interdisciplinary collaboration, and inclusive representation within BAM. I am particularly interested in supporting initiatives that help doctoral students strengthen their theoretical and methodological grounding, gain visibility for their research, and connect with mentors and peers across disciplines and global contexts. I would also like to encourage engagement with critical, feminist, and contextually grounded perspectives, helping create spaces where doctoral researchers feel empowered to explore alternative ways of knowing and theorising.

As an active BAM member, I have presented two papers at BAM 2025, participated in the Doctoral Consortium, and regularly engaged in Doctoral Webinars and SIG sessions, experiences that have shaped my growth and inspired me to give back to this vibrant and intellectually diverse community.

I am a second-year PhD candidate at Bayes Business School and a British woman of Jamaican heritage. My research, Consumption Construction and the Windrush Generations: Diasporic Celebration as Resistance and Reclamation, critically examines migration and acculturation through a diasporic lens, challenging assimilationist paradigms within Consumer Culture Theory. Using the Notting Hill Carnival (NHC) as an anchor to explore cultural responses to the racial violence faced by early Windrush migrants in 1958, my research investigates how diasporic consumption culture becomes a site of resistance and identity reclamation. It also examines how practices such as the NHC articulate ideas of home, belonging and transformation within the ‘host’ culture, framed by the socio-historical nexus of ‘Empire’ and the ‘Mother Land’. 

Since joining BAM in July 2024, I have actively engaged with the doctoral community, attending seven Doctoral Fridays. I am also registered to attend Decolonising Business Schools in Context workshop in November, an area of deep personal and academic importance to me. 

Culturally cognisant of the British context yet globally focused in outlook, I believe collective praxis is essential for meaningful change. If elected, I will champion inclusive doctoral representation and promote research that advances BAM’s strategic vision and global impact. 

Driven by a passion for research that creates real-world impact, I am investigating Customer-Focused Continuous Improvement and its Impact on Service Delivery and Guest Experience in UK Luxury Hotels. My research bridges management theory and practice, aligning with BAM’s vision to advance impactful and practice-oriented scholarship.

I first engaged with BAM through the Doctoral Fridays before attending the 2025 Conference, where I participated in the Leadership Development SIG meetings, since then, I have remained active through the BAM Consultancy Network and doctoral community discussions. I was invited to serve as a panel speaker at a DMU postgraduate researcher training event on Making the Most of Research Conferences: Funding, Participation and Presentation. I have also shared my research journey on platforms such as PhD Hard Talk and contributed to discussions on service excellence and leadership, inspiring early-career researchers to embrace growth and collaboration.

As Director of Operations in a community-led platform supporting students’ academic and career development, I have gained extensive experience in coordination, mentoring, and capacity-building. If elected, I will develop initiatives that empower doctoral researchers through mentoring, professional development, and leadership opportunities, strengthening BAM’s capacity-building and education portfolios through knowledge exchange, inclusivity, and engagement.
 

As a current PhD student at the University of Greater Manchester, I build upon a strong academic foundation that includes a Distinction in MSc Human Resource Management from Robert Gordon University, a Distinction in MSc Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from the University of Lagos, and a First-Class Honours in BSc from Osun State University. 
 
From 2018 to 2022, I served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, contributing to teaching and research in Human Resource Management strategies. My primary research interests lie in Human Resource Management Practices and Leadership, integrating theory and practice to improve organisational and individual development. 

 
As a BAM student and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD, UK), the Nigeria Institute of Management, and the Institute of Management Leadership and Productivity, I actively engage in both academic and professional communities. I have presented my research at the British Academy of Management national and international conferences since 2018. 
 
If elected as PhD Representative, I will strengthen PhD student support networks, promote information exchange, and advocate for the interests of doctoral researchers. My academic experience, collaborative mindset, and commitment to inclusivity will ensure effective representation within the BAM Council. 

I am a third-year PhD student in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Birmingham. My research explores workplace informal learning across national cultures. As an active BAM member and recipient of the Best Paper Award at the 2025 BAM Conference, I am committed to advancing doctoral engagement within BAM.

For the past three years, I have served as a Challenge Lead in the Birmingham Project (BP), promoting collaboration and innovation among students. I have also been a member of the organising committee for the Business School’s annual conferences for two years. In addition, I have represented the University of Birmingham in the Euniwell Seed Funding initiative as an evaluator, assessing PhD proposals, and have supported students as a Personal Academic Tutor and Teaching Assistant across multiple degree programmes.

If elected, I will focus on enhancing doctoral development by establishing cross-institutional mentoring schemes, increasing visibility of BAM’s doctoral initiatives, and creating inclusive spaces for sharing research experiences. I aim to recruit and retain new PhD members through structured engagement activities and to actively contribute to the Portfolios of Academic Affairs and Capacity Building to strengthen BAM’s supportive doctoral community.
 

My strong track record of working in international and fast-paced environments combined with a career that spans business development, partnerships management, communications and marketing enabled me to successfully build and manage global cross-functional partnerships and lead projects with measured impact and results. 
As a DBA Candidate at the International University of Monaco, I apply my professional experience to the academic rigor of the doctoral research I conduct, examining how social entrepreneurship contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on Quality Education in Uganda. 

Participating in BAM Conference in Kent recently motivated the current application for the full-time doctoral representative role. Inspired by Dr Sahar Bakr and Dr Kingsley Omeihe’s works and dedication, I am now eager to strengthen BAM’s network, promote inclusivity and create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship and knowledge sharing. I aim to participate in capacity building initiatives, notably during the next BAM annual conference and through SIGs. I also would like to support scholars nurture their academic growth and personal well-being. Finally, I intend to advance BAM’s reach and impact in emerging and diverse communities by providing advocacy and consultation. 

I am a Human Resources professional with dual accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience in HR management and employee relations, I have consistently delivered outstanding results in the field. I hold a master’s degree in human resources management from the University of Bradford and am an alumna of esteemed institutions including Lagos Business School (Nigeria) and Emlyon Business School (France).

Research Interest:
My research focuses on Leadership, with particular interest in crisis leadership within emerging economies. I am currently conducting a study titled “Crisis Leadership in an Emerging Economy: A Study of Nigerian Insurance Companies.

Involvement with BAM:
I have been an active member of the British Academy of Management (BAM) since 2024. During this time, I have attended multiple virtual sessions, chaired a session, and presented a paper at the recently concluded BAM Conference 2025.

Plans if Selected:
If selected as Doctoral Representative, I intend to:
•    Support the recruitment of new PhD students to the Institute
•    Contribute actively to the implementation and delivery of the BAM strategy
•    Foster collaboration and engagement among doctoral researchers to strengthen the BAM community.
 

I am a full-time PhD student at the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School, exploring how gendered meanings and institutional contexts shape entrepreneurial intentions across countries. My research applies an interpretivist, cross-cultural lens to entrepreneurship and organisational behaviour.

I have been actively involved with BAM through its Annual Conference and Doctoral Symposium, particularly within the Entrepreneurship and Gender in Management SIGs. Within the University, I serve as a School and College PGR representative, teach across management courses, and have secured SGSSS funding to deliver national training on storytelling and research impact. These roles have deepened my commitment to building inclusive, collaborative research communities that connect doctoral, early-career, and senior scholars.

If elected, I aim to strengthen doctoral engagement within BAM by co-creating a “Doctoral Playbook” for early-career researchers, establishing cross-SIG peer-mentoring networks, and championing equitable access to capacity-building events. I also hope to work closely with Council members to increase visibility and opportunities for qualitative and underrepresented research traditions.

I bring energy, empathy, and commitment to fostering a diverse, connected, and forward-looking doctoral community aligned with BAM’s mission to advance impactful management scholarship.

I am an experienced executive and academic leader with over 30 years in multinational corporations and higher education. I am currently undertaking an EdD at St Mary’s University Twickenham, researching the ontological and epistemological foundations of executive education with a focus on ethical leadership and transnational contexts.

As a part-time doctoral researcher balancing academic leadership, professional commitments, and research, I understand the unique challenges facing part-time students — from managing workloads and access to networks, to maintaining momentum in research and engagement.

I have engaged with BAM through conference participation and SIG discussions, and I am keen to contribute more actively by representing part-time doctoral researchers on Council. If elected, I will:
• Champion the needs of part-time students in shaping BAM activities.
• Strengthen support for career development and publication opportunities.
• Encourage wider recruitment of doctoral students into BAM to foster long-term engagement.

I am committed to ensuring that part-time researchers are fully included in BAM’s strategic agenda and valued as integral members of the management research community.
 

My name is Alhaji Bangura. I am currently researching on decarbonisation of the healthcare sector at the University of Wolverhampton. I am currently entering my second year of my PhD. Before this, I have graduated from the University of Manchester and the University of Salford. 

This is my third year of presenting at BAM conferences. I have presented these papers; Impact of COVID 19 on U.K. energy sector, Sustainable Development and recently a critical review on decarbonisation of the healthcare sector.

I will be grateful if consider for this opportunity. While I await to hear from you, I anticipate this project with hope.
Kindest Regards 
Alhaji Bangura 

My research explores the potential role of AI in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process. I have been actively researching topics including workplace disputes, bullying and harassment at work, the gender pay gap, unfair dismissals, AI in recruitment, and related areas. I also contributed to a paper presented in the Gender in Management track at the British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2025. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to BAM’s mission of advancing management research and supporting the development of doctoral scholars.

If elected as Doctoral Representative, I aim to ensure that doctoral researchers ideas and voices are effectively represented within BAM’s Council. I hope to foster stronger communication and collaboration between PhD students and the Academy, while helping to design initiatives that enhance doctoral engagement, build peer-to-peer support networks, and promote the visibility of emerging research. My goal is to highlight the value of BAM membership and to encourage more PhD researchers to engage actively with the Academy, fostering long-term involvement throughout their academic careers.
 

I am a doctoral researcher, GTA, Associate Lecturer, and academic dissertation supervisor at Sheffield Hallam University. My role includes supervising over 25 Level 7 master’s students and delivering more than 400 hours of teaching and academic support. I hold AFHEA accreditation and the Teaching Skills for Doctoral Students certification, and I am part of the Social and Economic Research Institute (SERI). With over 12 years of professional and teaching experience in multinational companies and higher education, I bring a broad perspective that connects research, practice, and pedagogy. 

My involvement with BAM has been integral to my academic journey. Since becoming a member in 2025, I have regularly attended the Annual Conference and Doctoral Symposium, where I presented my research and participated in symposia. These experiences provided valuable opportunities to share my work, engage with peers, and gain a firsthand understanding of BAM’s vital role in supporting and connecting the doctoral community. 

Beyond BAM, I am active in interdisciplinary networks such as AAPoRG, the Postgraduate Research Society (President), and the Nexus Research Community (Lead Researcher), contributing to collaborative articles and book chapters. Alongside my doctoral work, I have served as Chair and Vice Chair of Hallam Student Union Council and the Policy Development Committee, and since 2024 I have been SERI Doctoral School Representative. I am currently President of the Postgraduate Research Academic Society and Lead Researcher with the Nexus Research Community, contributing to articles and book chapters. These experiences have equipped me with diverse leadership skills and a strong capacity to represent others effectively.

I am particularly keen to be a Part-time Doctoral Representative. If elected, I would focus on two key areas. First, I would work to enhance the communication channels between the BAM council and doctoral students, ensuring our specific needs and concerns are clearly heard. Second, I would actively contribute to the Capacity Building portfolio by developing initiatives that help new PhD students navigate their research and career paths, fostering a stronger and more engaged community. My goal is to ensure that all doctoral students can fully benefit from and contribute to the BAM network.

-Roo