Juliette Summers

Dr. Juliette Summers currently serves as Senior Lecturer in Sustainable & Responsible Business at the University of Stirling and Co-Associate Dean of Wellbeing, Inclusion, Diversity & Equality (WIDE), advancing from her previous position as Lecturer in Management at the University of St Andrews. Her research expertise focuses on economic inclusion and democracy, particularly examining fair work in inclusive economies and business ecosystems. Her extensive work on employee ownership and participation has produced significant contributions to understanding economic democracy skills in employee-owned companies, workplace democracy, and organizational leadership for sustainability. Her academic portfolio includes influential publications on work-life balance, employee participation, female entrepreneurship, and the intersection of work, identity, and democracy. As a specialist in employee ownership and sustainable business practices, she has authored numerous publications examining worker and community identity development, political consultation, and participation strategies. Through her research and leadership roles, she continues to advance understanding of economic democracy, workplace participation, and inclusive business practices while promoting wellbeing and diversity in academic institutions.