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Dr. Mehdi Montakhabi is an Associate Scholar at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, focusing on the emergence and scaling of ecosystems in nascent sectors, particularly the Space Economy. His research examines the unique management challenges posed by nascent sectors like the Space Economy, especially in innovation, operations, and supply chains. With a multidisciplinary background, he holds advanced degrees in engineering, marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, communication, and management. Dr. Montakhabi has a decade of practical experience as an entrepreneur and management consultant in both public and private sectors. His contributions have been recognized through his affiliation with UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and his honorary associations with Imperial College Business School. His ongoing research includes major projects on Commercial Space Stations, Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing, and Satellite Constellations. Additionally, he serves as the founding chair of the Professional Development Workshop on the Space Economy, launched at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. His work employs innovative datasets and novel methodologies, adhering to a phenomenon-driven approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice.
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK
Researching management challenges in the Space Economy.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.