Stephen Woods

Stephen Woods is a Senior Lecturer in Leeds Business School.

After completing a BSc (Hons) in Business and Information Technology at the University of Central Lancashire, Stephen began his career in planning and development with Allied Lyons Corporate Management Services and later North West Water. In 1993, he moved into the emerging field of e-commerce, joining Dabs Direct at its inception. As Assistant Sales Manager, following three successful years with the company, he left in 1996 to undertake a full-time MBA at the University of Bradford School of Management.

After graduating, Stephen joined Brewin Dolphin Securities as New Media Marketing Manager for Stocktrade, where he was part of the team that launched the UK's first online share trading platform. These industry experiences developed his expertise in digital business, marketing, and technology-enabled innovation.

Stephen entered higher education in 2001, initially working as an MBA Residential School Tutor with the Open University Business School (B825 Marketing in a complex world & B820 Strategy), and then becoming a Part-time Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh Business School. He joined Leeds Business School in 2003, where he continues to teach and contribute to the development of the School.

His longstanding interest in higher education management has led him to undertake a variety of academic leadership and staffing roles. These experiences continue to inform his research-led teaching and professional practice.

Stephen is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and holds a Professional Certificate in University Teaching from the University of Edinburgh.