1. Who is Dr Paolo Aversa, and what is his academic background?
Dr Paolo Aversa is a Full Professor of Strategy at King’s Business School, King’s College London, and the Jonas Persson Visiting Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics’ Center for Sports and Business. He earned his PhD from the University of Bologna, worked as a Post‑Doctoral Fellow at The Wharton School, and previously served on faculty at Bayes Business School (City, University of London).

2. What are Dr Aversa’s primary research interests and achievements?
Dr Aversa specializes in innovation, digital transformation, ecosystems, and competitive strategy—frequently using motorsport, particularly Formula 1, as a lens for insight in management theory. He is recognized globally as a leading expert in strategy within motorsport and Formula 1 contexts, publishing in top-tier journals like Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Research Policy, Journal of Management Studies, Harvard Business Review, and MIT Sloan Management Review.

3. What speaking and advisory services does Dr Aversa offer?
Dr Aversa delivers engaging, dynamic keynote speeches and masterclasses in both English and Italian, blending strategic insight with humor and real‑world frameworks. He has delivered impactful presentations ranging from Formula 1 strategic lessons to leadership insights drawn from history and digital business model innovation. Additionally, he consults and advises across sectors including motorsport, automotive, tech, and creative industries.

4. What notable awards and recognitions has Dr Aversa received?
Dr Aversa has been honored as one of the "World’s Best 40 Under 40 Business Professors" by Poets & Quants, awarded the Talented Young Italians Award for Research and Innovation (Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UK), and bestowed with the Knighthood of the Order of the Star of Italy. In academia, he has earned accolades such as the Best Paper Award for Rigor in Research (Strategic Management Society) and finalist distinctions at EGOS colloquia and the Academy of Management (OMT).

5. In which media outlets is Dr Aversa featured, and what is his role in public engagement?
He is a frequent commentator in leading global media—including BBC, Financial Times, Forbes, Sky, CNN, Bloomberg, City AM, and others—providing strategic perspectives on business, innovation, and motorsport. He also hosts a regular segment, Strategy Lessons from F1, with Class CNBC, translating complex academic insights into accessible analyses.

6. How can individuals or organizations get in touch with Dr Aversa for collaborations or speaking engagements?
For consulting, advisory, or public speaking inquiries, you can reach Dr Aversa through the website’s “Contact” section or by email at paolo.aversa@kcl.ac.uk. He welcomes opportunities to engage with businesses, academic institutions, and media organizations through tailored talks, advisory projects, and strategic collaborations.