Assistant Professor of De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
Dr. Sara Lara Marquez-Gallardo is a dedicated researcher and Senior Lecturer in Fashion Studies at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. With a passion for strategic management and digital innovation, her research delves into the impact of disruptive digital technologies on organizations, particularly in the fashion industry šāØ. Since 2020, she has been leading the Fashion Management with Marketing MA programme, fostering research collaborations, and advancing curriculum development šš. Dr. Marquez-Gallardo holds a PhD in Management from Bayes Business School and has a rich academic background that includes teaching stints at various prestigious institutions across Europe šš«. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to understanding and shaping the future of fashion through innovative research and strategic leadership šš§µ.
Professional Profile:
EducationšĀ
Dr. Sara Lara Marquez-Gallardo has an impressive academic background, beginning with a BSc in Management (with Distinction) from Pompeu Fabra University, complemented by an exchange program at BI Norwegian School of Business ššŖšø. She then earned a Master of Arts in Culture, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (with Distinction) from the University of Leeds šØš. Dr. Marquez-Gallardo furthered her studies with a Master of Research (with Distinction) from Bayes Business School šš. She culminated her academic journey with a PhD in Management from Bayes Business School, where her thesis focused on disruptive technologies and institutional processes in the creative industries šš. Her PhD committee included renowned professors from UCL, Bayes, and Cambridge Business School šš«.
Professional Experience š¼
Dr. Sara Lara Marquez-Gallardo is a distinguished academic with a rich professional background in fashion studies and creative industries šāØ. She is a Senior Lecturer at De Montfort Universityās School of Fashion & Textiles (2020āpresent) and previously at Leicester Castle Business School (2018ā2020) š«š. She leads the Fashion Management with Marketing MA program, supervises adjunct lecturers, and guides 70 students šš©āš«. Her past roles include teaching at ESCP London, University of Barcelona, and Pompeu Fabra University, as well as being a Research Assistant at IESE Business School šš. Her work is marked by a commitment to innovation and excellence in education šš.
Research interestš
Dr. Sara Lara Marquez-Gallardo’s research interests lie at the intersection of strategic management and digital innovation, focusing on the fashion industry šš”. She explores the impact of disruptive digital technologies on organizations, emphasizing value creation and transformation šš. Her work delves into digital culture, queer theory, and the evolving landscape of fashion studies šš³ļøāš. Through her research, she aims to uncover how digital advancements reshape industry practices and consumer behaviors, contributing to a deeper understanding of modern organizational dynamics and the future of the fashion world ššļø.
Award and Honorš
Dr. Sara Lara Marquez-Gallardo has received numerous awards and honors šļøš. She was awarded a prestigious grant for her innovative research on digital disruption in the fashion industry šš”. Her excellence in teaching was recognized with the ‘Outstanding Lecturer Award’ at De Montfort University š
š. Additionally, she earned the ‘Best Paper Award’ at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting for her impactful research on digital innovation šš. These accolades highlight her dedication and significant contributions to the fields of fashion studies and strategic management āØš.
Research Skillš
Dr. Sara Lara Marquez-Gallardo possesses advanced research skills that encompass qualitative methods š, strategic analysis š, and interdisciplinary approaches š. Her expertise extends to exploring the impacts of disruptive digital technologies in organizations, particularly within the fashion industry šš». She employs robust theoretical frameworks and methodological rigor to investigate topics such as digital culture and innovation šØš”. Her research prowess is evidenced by multiple publications in high-impact journals and presentations at prestigious international conferences šš. Dr. Marquez-Gallardo’s proficiency in synthesizing complex data and her innovative approach to scholarly inquiry underscore her standing as a respected researcher in her field š.
Achievementsš
- Outstanding Researcher: Published extensively on disruptive digital technologies in fashion šš”
- Award-Winning Scholar: Recognized for contributions to strategic management and digital innovation šš
- Leadership in Academia: Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University, leading curriculum development and research projects šš¬
- International Conference Speaker: Presented research at renowned venues including EGOS and Academy of Management šš¤
- Research Grants: Secured funding for collaborative projects enhancing fashion management knowledge š°š
- Innovative Curriculum Development: Implemented new strategies in branding and marketing education šš
Publicationsš
š Marquez, S., Furnari, S. and Krabbe, A.D., 2020. Everything Must Change so that Everything Can Stay the Same: Open Access in UK Academic Publishing.
- Author: Marquez, S., Furnari, S., Krabbe, A.D.
- Year: 2020
- Citation: Academy of Management Proceedings, Vol. 2020, No. 1, p. 21207
š Marquez, S., Furnari, S. and Krabbe, A.D., 2017. Fields in flux: institutional bricolage during a technological shock.
- Author: Marquez, S., Furnari, S., Krabbe, A.D.
- Year: 2017
- Citation: Academy of Management Proceedings, Vol. 2017, No. 1, p. 16048
š (2014) ‘The emergent role of the community in innovation-oriented practices in the book publishing industry in Spain’.
- Year: 2014
- Citation: In: Eduard Aibar, Olivia Gassol, Teresa Irribarren (Eds.), Culture and technology. The challenges of cultural production in the digital paradigm. Barcelona: Punctum. (Publication in Catalan).