Dr Chetan Walia holds a PhD in Business Strategy and Creativity—bringing analytical rigour and inventive depth to the work of uncovering what a business can become.
His work has been published by Sage, Springer and Taylor & Francis, and featured in Forbes. He has served as faculty at the University of Bradford, teaching Management Consulting to Executive MBA and PhD candidates.
As a strategic advisor—and a consultant to consultants—he has worked across industries and leadership teams, including the likes of McKinsey, EY and KPMG. He has helped over 300 coaches, consultants and founders reposition their brands, sharpen their thinking and unlock growth.
His contributions span:
- Scholarly research in leading journals and academic books
- MBA curriculum design and executive education
- Strategic advisory work across industries and leadership teams
- Books on strategy, organisational success, breakthroughs, sales and creativity
His books include Creativity and Strategy, The Brilliant Co, Superiority Simplex, Predictive Client Acquisition, Faceless Selling, and more.
A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, he has been recognised among the Top 100 Leaders in Education and Top 50 Thought Leaders, and received awards for Outstanding Leadership.