Dr. Peter Packer
Dr. Peter A. Packer is an accomplished academic and educator with extensive experience in business education, organizational behavior, and leadership. He holds a PhD from the University of Durham, with a scholarly focus that spans organizational culture, postmodern critical theory, and the dynamics of leadership in contemporary organizations.
Dr. Packer has taught at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels across leading institutions in the UK and Malta, including the University of Middlesex, MCAST Malta, and previously at the Universities of Northumbria and Newcastle. His teaching portfolio covers a wide range of subjects such as organizational behavior and culture, leadership, business ethics, lean management, international business strategy, and applied research. He is also an experienced dissertation and doctoral thesis supervisor, guiding students through advanced research projects at both master’s and doctoral levels.
His research interests center on organizational culture in postmodern environments, the links between vision, values, and entrepreneurial success, digital strategies, and the challenges of leadership in ‘flat’ organizations. Dr. Packer’s academic work is complemented by a strong record of publications, including reports for the UK Film Council, book chapters, and articles in the Durham University Journal. He has also presented at international conferences and contributed to national policy discussions on digital media and diversity.
Beyond academia, Dr. Packer brings significant practical experience as a CEO, director, and consultant in the creative industries, digital strategy, and non-profit sectors. His leadership roles have involved organizational change management, HR processes, financial management, and the development of creative and entrepreneurial mindsets within organizations.
Through his dedication to teaching, research, and academic mentorship, Dr. Peter A. Packer exemplifies the qualities of a modern business school professor, preparing students to navigate and lead in today’s complex and dynamic business environment.