Personal profile
Research interests
My main research interests are in corporate governance, CSR and institutional theory. A key area of expertise is the representation of women on corporate boards. I have conducted extensive research into the prevalence of women corporate board directors and the impact of national, industry and firm level determinants in engendering demographically diverse corporate boards of directors. I am currently involved in research relating to corporate boards and shareholder activism, the prevalence of policy-practice decoupling as regards women on the board, and the role of organisational ambidexterity and environmental management.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I welcome queries from prospective PhD students, who are interested in pursuing a PhD in any of my key areas of interest.
Education/Academic qualification
Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy
Award Date: 14 Oct 2015
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Fellowship no 41121, Higher Education Academy
Award Date: 16 Sept 2010
Doctor of Philosophy, Where are all the women? Institutional context and the prevalence of women on the corporate board of directors, University of Bath
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
Bachelor of Science, University of Bath
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Johanne Grosvold Modern Slavery and Climate Change
Ward-Grosvold, J. (PI)
1/03/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research council
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KTP with Waitrose Ltd
Roath, T. (PI), Pavelin, S. (CoI) & Ward-Grosvold, J. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/11/13 → 30/10/15
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Managing Demand for Sustainability in Suppliers - Setting Priorities and Assessing Risk
Hoejmose, S. (PI), Millington, A. (CoI) & Ward-Grosvold, J. (CoI)
2/01/12 → 30/06/12
Project: Research council
Research output
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Theorizing Meta-Organizations' Role in Addressing Societal Problems: Hybridizing Institutional Logics to Tackle Modern Slavery
Rogerson, M., Grosvold, J. & Crane, A., 30 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Supply Chain Management. 61, 2, p. 53-73 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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When accountability and identity collide: How director identity shapes board tenure
Elms, N. & Grosvold, J., 31 Dec 2025, In: Accounting Forum. 49, 2, p. 424-448Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Boardroom Diversity: The Role of the Responsible Leader
Sealey, R. & Grosvold, J., 23 Jan 2024, Handbook on Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility. Magnan, M. & Michelon, G. (eds.). Cheltenham, U. K.: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, p. 204-216Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Climate change and modern slavery in public procurement: Research Summary
Rogerson, M., Grosvold, J. & Alves, K., 22 Jan 2024, London, United Kingdom: Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre. 12 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Climate change and modern slavery in public procurement: Research Report
Rogerson, M., Grosvold, J. & Alves, K., 22 Jan 2024, London, United Kingdom: Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre. 29 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Thesis
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Where are all the women? Institutional context and the prevalence of women on the corporate board of directors
Ward-Grosvold, J. (Author), Brammer, S. (Supervisor) & Rayton, B. (Supervisor), 1 Jul 2009Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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