Dr. David Feeny

Biography

David Feeny has played a prominent role in the development and delivery of the Saïd Business School’s executive education programmes since the mid-1980s. His main areas of expertise include the strategic exploitation of information technology, focusing on opportunity analysis, organizational leadership issues, and the core capabilities required for effective outsourcing. A major focus of David’s research is the characteristics of successful Chief Information Officers (CIOs), including work published in the MIT Sloan Management Review and reprinted by McKinsey Quarterly and Information Week. His research emphasizes the importance of in-house capability management to ensure the successful exploitation of outsourced business activities. David has published extensively in leading journals such as Harvard Business Review and has contributed to the field of information management through various editorial roles and advisory positions, including with the UK Identity & Passport Service. He was recognized among the world’s ‘Top 200 Business Gurus’ for his significant contributions to the field. His career includes significant roles in IBM, where he worked in various positions before transitioning to academia, culminating in his role as Professor of Information Management at the University of Oxford. He is committed to utilizing case studies in his teaching to engage students and enhance the learning experience.

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