Dr. Warren Ritchie

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Warren Ritchie is an Assistant Professor at the Ivey Business School, specializing in Information Systems and Strategy. He co-founded CGS Advisors LLC, a boutique strategy innovation advisory firm that assists clients across various industries in North America and Europe in managing information technology and embracing new technologies, particularly in Connected Technologies (IoT). Prior to his work at CGS Advisors, he had a long-standing career with Volkswagen Group Companies, where he held various roles including Chief Information Officer for Canadian subsidiaries. His career in the automotive industry involved diverse functions such as sales, marketing, and finance. Ritchie has co-authored the book “Competing in a Connecting World” and has published numerous business cases and articles. His current research interests focus on identifying capability gaps that firms need to address in order to effectively commercialize new technologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.