A Leading Scholar in Innovation and Small Business Strategy
Martie-Louise Verreynne serves as Professor of Innovation and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at The University of Queensland, where she has established herself as a prominent expert in small firm innovation and entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on how small firms leverage capabilities and networks to gain competitive advantages, with particular emphasis on open innovation processes and technologies. With over 4,800 citations to her work, she has made significant contributions to understanding entrepreneurship, innovation management, and small business strategy. Her most influential publications include works on learning capabilities in human resource management, innovation diversity in tourism firms, and strategic entrepreneurship in the public sector. Beyond her academic contributions, she serves as Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Small Business Management and has received numerous accolades, including the Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation for her work on commercialization of high-tech startups. Her research has been consistently funded by the Australian Research Council and industry partners, demonstrating its practical relevance and impact. As a leader in her field, she actively collaborates with policy-makers and industry bodies to influence outcomes for small firms, which she considers the engine of the Australian and global economy