Dr. William Blake

Biography

Bill Blake is a Professor Emeritus at Smith School of Business, Queen's University, where he teaches Leadership and Global Leadership in the Masters and MBA programs. A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, he served in various leadership roles in the Canadian Navy before pursuing his MBA and PhD in business from the University of Western Ontario. Blake joined the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1986, where he held multiple significant positions, including Dean from 1993 to 2002, facilitating its AACSB accreditation. Since joining Smith School of Business in 2001, he has been instrumental as the Associate Dean for MBA Programs and has contributed to launching programs recognized for excellence. His research domains encompass effective leadership characteristics and cultural adaptability in international business contexts, alongside extensive consulting in leadership and human resource management across numerous countries. He has served on various advisory boards and committees, contributing to higher education and business education accreditation.

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