Roger L. Martin, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his leadership in business education and for his innovative studies in corporate management.
A revolutionary business thinker, Roger Martin has changed the face of management education internationally. As dean of the Rotman School of Management, he expanded its international reputation by piloting an innovative education model based on the concept of integrative thinking. His model emphasizes the use of opposing ideas to create better solutions, blurring the lines between business disciplines. He is an influential author of several books on issues related to business strategy, the future of democratic capitalism and global competitiveness, and is a trusted strategic advisor to governments and corporate leaders.
A revolutionary business thinker, Roger Martin has changed the face of management education internationally. As dean of the Rotman School of Management, he expanded its international reputation by piloting an innovative education model based on the concept of integrative thinking. His model emphasizes the use of opposing ideas to create better solutions, blurring the lines between business disciplines. He is an influential author of several books on issues related to business strategy, the future of democratic capitalism and global competitiveness, and is a trusted strategic advisor to governments and corporate leaders.