Julian Birkinshaw

Julian Birkinshaw became Dean of Ivey Business School on August 1, 2024. An Ivey graduate (MBA ’91, PhD ’95), Birkinshaw is an internationally renowned scholar in business research and education with expertise on innovation, digital transformation, and the agility of large multinational firms.

Prior to joining Ivey, Birkinshaw was at London Business School (LBS) for 25 years, most recently serving as Vice Dean from 2022 to 2024. While at LBS, he also served as Deputy Dean, Executive Education, Head of Learning Innovation, Director of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Deputy Dean of Programs. With a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, Birkinshaw was instrumental in launching new graduate programs, initiating online asynchronous programs, and significantly growing executive education.

A dedicated educator, Birkinshaw has taught many courses in the LBS MBA program, including Innovation and Technology Strategy, Managing the Digital Organization, Achieving Strategic Agility, and Developing Entrepreneurial Opportunities. He has also been actively involved in executive education, leading courses on Building Organizational Resilience, Innovating in the Digital World, and Managing the Company of the Future. As a proud graduate of Ivey, Birkinshaw embraces the School’s case-based teaching approach. He has written 40 cases.