Richard L. Gruner

Richard is Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia Business School and University Associate at Curtin University. His research interests include digital marketing, operations and IT management, and sustainable supply chain management.

Richard obtained several awards for his research, reviewing and teaching. His work has been published in leading international journals, such as Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, European Journal of Information Systems, and International Journal of Operations and Production Management. His most recent work is forthcoming in Journal of Product Innovation Management. Richard is also a regular contributor to executive teaching programs.

Prior to his academic career, Richard was a marketing manager at Hubert Burda Media. He also has consulting experience with clients from the U.K., Australia, Germany, and Italy.

Education

Postdoc in Operations Management (2013), The University of Melbourne, Australia
PhD in Marketing (2012), The University of Melbourne, Australia
MA (Hons) in International Public Relations (2004), Cardiff University, Wales (UK)
BA (Hons) in Communications (2002), Cardiff University, Wales (UK)

Recipient of Future Fund Research Grant, The University of Western Australia (2018): $10,000.

Recipient of Department of Management and Marketing Strategic Initiative Grant; The University of Melbourne (2013): $80,000.

Team Member of ARC Linkage Grant Project: “Factors influencing the adoption and diffusion of supply chain technology standards in Australia” (2012-2014). Industry Partner: GS1 Australia.

ICDP (International Car Distribution Program) Research Grant: $8,500. Social media and the Australian automotive industry.

The University of Melbourne (unimelb.edu.au):

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2012-2014
PhD Candidate, 2008-2012

Hubert Burda Media (hubert-burda-media.com):

Marketing Manager (Offenburg/Munich, Germany), 2007-2008
Media Consultant (Offenburg, Germany), 2005-2007
Trainee (Offenburg/Munich, Germany), 2004-2005