Stefanos Nachmias

Role

Stefanos is the Head of the Department of Management at Nottingham Business School. In this role, he works closely with the department’s senior team to develop and implement strategies that align with its learning and teaching objectives. His vision is to foster a culture of collaboration, leveraging academic expertise to strengthen education and knowledge. By actively engaging with faculty and promoting academic scholarship, he encourages staff to play a key role in the department’s efforts to create and disseminate innovative educational content in business and management.

A dedicated researcher, Stefanos focuses on Diversity and Equality, particularly issues related to equal pay and diversity management. He has collaborated on three series of edited textbooks on various aspects of diversity and equality in partnership with Palgrave Macmillan. These volumes cover core areas of his expertise and serve as valuable educational resources for students and educators. Additionally, he has devoted significant research to exploring the impact of childhood trauma in the workplace. Through a British Academy-funded project, he has provided guidance and support to organisations and individuals on fostering safe working environments for those who have experienced trauma. His research is driven by a commitment to challenging perspectives and influencing change at both individual and organisational levels.

Stefanos also has a strong interest in Human Resource Development, particularly in leadership development. He has co-edited two volumes in this field, examining how innovation, technology, and change influence professional growth. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), he has been actively involved in developing pedagogical and scholarly activities centred on authentic learning. His passion for working with organisations to promote effective educational practices underpins his academic approach.

Throughout his career, Stefanos has held a variety of academic leadership roles, including Programme Director, International Coordinator, Online Programme Leader, Academic Board Member, and Employability Manager.

He teaches Human Resource Management and supervises doctoral students in the areas of diversity, equality, and leadership development.

Additionally, he is a member of several professional organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the University Forum for Human Resource Development (UFHRD).

Career overview

Stefanos served as Deputy Head and Principal Lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management for six years. He completed his PhD in Business and Employment Practices at Leeds Metropolitan University in 2012, focusing on students’ career aspirations and expectations upon graduation.

Before joining Nottingham Business School, Stefanos held several senior academic and course leadership roles at York St John University and Leeds Metropolitan University.

Prior to his career in higher education, he worked in the hospitality and service industries in both Cyprus and the UK, holding various supervisory and management positions. His industry experience continues to inform his academic practice, bridging the gap between theory and real-world business challenges.

External activity

Stefanos is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy after completing an accredited Postgraduate Certificate programme in Higher Education (PGCHE) and an active academic with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He is also a member in the University Forum for Human Resource Development, EFMD, CABS and an external examiner in various postgraduate courses in the UK.

Sponsors and collaborators

Stefanos has completed a British Academy funded project exploring Childhood Trauma in the workplace. He is currently working on a practitioners book in the area.