Dr. Marc Thompson

Biography

Marc Thompson is an expert in organisational change and serves as the Academic Director of the Oxford-HEC Executive MSc in Change Leadership. He holds a BA (Hons) from Trinity College, Dublin, an MSc (Econ) from the London School of Economics, and a DSc from Aalto University. He is also a Governing Body Fellow at Green Templeton College, Oxford. Marc’s research emphasizes developing sustainable models for organizing and effective consultation for leadership teams navigating change. His areas of expertise include sustainability, planetary health, meaningful work, strategic innovation, and leadership ethics in the context of changing organizational frameworks. He is a co-editor and contributor to the 'Oxford Handbook of Meaningful Work' and the author of the forthcoming book, 'Opening Change: Organising Sustainable Future,' set for release in 2024 by Bristol University Press. His research initiatives involve the examination of socio-ecological approaches to complex change processes and fostering cooperation within organizations. In addition to his academic endeavors, Marc actively engages with practitioners and policymakers through public speaking and workshops, focusing on strategic change processes for organizations.

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