Robert Chia is Professor of International Management at the Graduate Business School, University of St Andrews. He holds a PhD in Organisation Studies and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Prior to entering academia he worked in a senior management position for a large multinational corporation based in Singapore. He is the author/editor of several books and international journal articles ranging from topics such as process philosophy, the postmodern critique of representation, strategic foresight and leadership, entrepreneurship, management education, East-West mentalities, and the nature of performative action. He has consulted extensively with well-known international organisations and institutions such as the International Federation of Red Cross (Geneva), British Airways. BNFL. British Aerospace, Ciba-Geigy and Cathay Pacific Airlines and remains deeply committed to executive education.