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MBA Advisory Council Member at University of Nottingham
📍 Acaster Malbis, England, United Kingdom

David Loseby is a Fractional Procurement Executive and Professor with over 30 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, and transformation. He is a former Group CPO at Rolls Royce and holds a PhD from the University of East Anglia. Colleagues describe him as energetic, passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated, with strong people skills.

He merges his practical industry expertise with a significant academic footprint as a Professor at Leeds University Business School and Editor in Chief for three journals. His intellectual interests include behavioural science, applied cognitive psychology, and the philosophical teachings of Socrates on critical thinking, which he applies to modern business challenges.

David uniquely identifies as a "pracademic, " blending top-tier industry practice with academic research and thought leadership.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
MBA Advisory Council Member
Location
Acaster Malbis, England, United Kingdom
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Behavioral Science
Holds a PhD in the field and was the architect of a behavioral science-led approach to digital platform adoption at Rolls Royce, focusing on cognitive load.
Sustainable Procurement
He advises on ESG, is Editor for the 'Journal of Responsible Production and Consumption, ' and believes sustainability is achieved through efficiency rather than just added cost.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
MBA Advisory Council Member
University of Nottingham
6-2023
Editor in Chief
EmeraldPublishing
6-2021
Editor In Chief
EmeraldPublishing
9-2020 - 9-2024
Editor in Chief
EmeraldPublishing
8-2022
Professor of Research Impact in Supply Chain Management
Leeds University Business School
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Education
2017 - 2024
Doctor of Philosophy - (PhD)
University of East Anglia
9-2022 - 9-2025
Professor
Leeds University Business School
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