Dr. Kent Grayson

Professor

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Biography

Kent Grayson is a Marketing Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He holds the Bernice Leonard Lavin Professorship and has been a member of the faculty since September 2002, after spending eight years at the London Business School. Grayson’s research focuses on the role of trust and deception in market exchanges, exploring how consumers distinguish between authentic and counterfeit products. He co-founded the Chicago Consumer Culture Community and the Trust Project at Northwestern, which aims to enhance understanding of management trust. Throughout his career, he has worked with several notable companies, including British Airways, Microsoft, and ExxonMobil, addressing various marketing challenges related to consumer goods and services. Grayson has also received multiple Chairs' Core Course Teaching Awards for his contributions to marketing education.

Research Interests

Experience

Bernice & Leonard Lavin Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Currently holds a professorship focusing on marketing.

Associate Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching marketing at the graduate level.

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

London Business School • London, UK

Taught marketing courses and conducted research.

Assistant Professor

1995-01-01 — 2000-01-01

London Business School • London, UK

Engaged in teaching and research activities in marketing.

Awards

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Chair's Core Course Teaching Award

2014-01-01
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Finalist for Kellogg Professor of the Year

2010-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.