Leading Strategist
Academic
Public Speaker
& Motorsport Authority
BUSINESS AND ACADEMIA IN THE FAST LANE
Dr Paolo Aversa is a full professor of strategy at King’s College London.
Paolo is known for combining sharp academic insight with real-world impact. His expertise focuses on innovation, industry dynamics, and business models, both in the physical and digital world.
He is internationally known as the leading academic expert in the world of Motorsport and Formula 1.
Paolo collaborates with companies, universities and policy makers.
He often features in international press as well as in leading academic journals. He plays an active role in shaping the future of strategic management practice, research, and education through editorial positions, academic publications and executive impact.
He is the proud and loving dad of a beautiful little boy called Lars.
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Whats new
for all the latest updates and happenings. Here, you'll find information about Paolo’s upcoming events, recent publications, media appearances, and more. Whether you're a longtime follower or just discovering his work, this is where you can stay in the loop and be the first to know what’s next.
Upcoming Events
Using Sports Data to Advance Management Theory
Academy of Management Annual Conference
Saturday, July 26th 2025
at Bella Center in Hall D-D3-m11
12:00PM - 3:00PM CEST (GMT+2/UTC+2)
Research in the Spotlight
Exploring new playing fields: Sports settings and management theorizing.
Coauthored by: Aversa, P., Moliterno, T. P., Rockmann, K. W., Bothner, M., Sharapov, D., & Eckardt, R.
2025, Academy of Management Discoveries. In Press.
Public Speaking
Professor Aversa brings strategy to life with energy, insight, and a good dose of humor. Whether he’s speaking to business leaders, creatives, or academics, he breaks down complex ideas into clear, actionable stories—often drawing on his research in sports, innovation, and high-performance environments. He’s delivered keynotes and talks around the world, from global conferences to boardrooms, helping audiences rethink how strategy works in the real world.
Advisory
Professor Aversa works with companies looking to sharpen their strategy, navigate change, or stay ahead of the curve. His clients range from fast-moving startups to established global firms, especially in sectors like sports, tech, and creative industries. With a mix of academic insight and practical know-how, Paolo helps leadership teams make smarter decisions, challenge assumptions, and build for the long term..
Academia
Paolo is a Professor of Strategy at King’s College London and Visiting Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics. His research looks at how innovation, competition, and performance play out in fast-paced industries—like Formula 1, tech, and sports. He publishes in top journals, mentors students and execs, and plays an active role in shaping the future of management research through editorial boards and international networks.
Media Engagement
With his background in communication and media training, Paolo is a go-to expert for outlets looking to make sense of business, strategy, and the sports industry. He’s appeared on major platforms like the BBC, Bloomberg, and Sky, CNBC, offering sharp, accessible insights on everything from corporate shakeups to Formula 1 strategy. Whether it’s live TV or print interviews, Paolo brings clarity, context, research, and a bit of edge to the conversation.
Get in touch with Paolo
info@paoloaversa.com