Professor Chi Maher DBA, MRes, MSc, BA (Hons), SFHEA, CMI

In her roles as a Non-Executive Director of the NHS, Director of Social Enterprise Knowledge Exchange Network, and an academic leader, Professor Maher has consistently championed the integration of research and knowledge exchange into practice. Her efforts have delivered tangible benefits to students, fellow academics, organisations, and communities across the UK and globally. She is also a recipient of the West Focus Enterprising Business Award.

Whether she is advising organisations, mentoring students or shaping public policy through research, Professor Maher’s mission is to bridge the gap between academia and action. This ensures that every study, every partnership, and every initiative leaves a lasting legacy.

A firm believer in the power of knowledge exchange, she has cultivated impactful partnerships with organisations across the public, private, and third sectors. Each collaboration has been unique but unified by a shared focus on generating impact.

Throughout her career, one thing has remained constant: her unwavering commitment to using her expertise, knowledge, and networks in service of social good.

• Developing social organisations succession planning: York University for Social Enterprise Organisations: 20th October 2022.

She has authored several books, and more than thirty articles published in national and international scientific journals, as well as by global academic publishers. Her research spans a wide array of themes including social entrepreneurship, public policy, human resource management, and business strategy. 

Professor Maher's professional experience bridges both industry and academia, with significant contributions to programme management, team development, and teaching.

Maher, C. (2026). Planning, Writing and Defending Doctoral Thesis: Strategies and Recommendations. In The Dissertation Research Guide for the Doctoral Scholar (pp. 239-266). IGI Global Scientific Publishing
 

• Maher, C, Sidei, S. (2025) Methodological application of multiple case study design to identify digital marketing managers career path preferences (PP.180-204) IGI Global Scientific Publishing (forthcoming, May 2025).
   
• Maher, C., & Bedwei-Majdou, C. (2025). Semi-structured Qualitative Interview Guide: Process and Considerations for Doctoral Students. In Qualitative Research Methods for Dissertation Research (pp. 195-220). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
   
• Maher. C & Bedwei-Majdoub. C: (2024) Engaging Students as Curriculum Co-creators: Implications for the Career Path Choices of International Business Management Students, in Preparing Students From the Academic World to Career Paths: A Comprehensive Guide, IGI Global, USA.
   
• Maher, C (2023) Understanding Stressors for International Students
  Scholarship Excellence in Business Education, Sharing Pedagogic Research and Practice in Greenwich University Business School, October 2023.
   
• Maher, C. (2022). Efficacy of Networking and Collaborations: Evidence From Social Enterprises. In Handbook of Research on Digital Innovation and Networking in Post-COVID-19 Organizations (pp. 1-17). IGI Global.
   
• Maher, C., & Czarczyńska, A. (2022). NGOs Collaboration Strategies during the Covid-19 Pandemic First Lockdown: Poland and the United Kingdom. International Journal of Business Research and Management, 13(1), 28.
   
• Maher, C. (2020). Career Needs and Career Values: The Mediating Role of Organisational Culture. In Recent Advances in the Roles of Cultural and Personal Values in Organizational Behaviour (pp. 240-260). IGI Global.
   
• Maher, C. (2019c). Public Policy and the Sustainability of Third Sector Social Enterprises. International Journal of Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility (IJSECSR), 4(1), 42-56.
   
• Maher, C. (2019b) Handbook of Research on Value Creation for Small and Micro Social Enterprises. IGI Global, USA.
   
• Maher, C. (2019a). Social Value and Public Services Procurement. In Handbook of Research on Value Creation for Small and Micro Social Enterprises (pp. 293-310). IGI Global.
   
• Maher, C. (2018b) Public Services Procurement: Third Sector Social Enterprises Perspectives in Creating Business Value and Competitive Advantage with Social Entrepreneurship. IGI Global, USA.
   
• Maher, C. (2017b). Understanding the impact of organisational culture on social enterprise managerial careers in Exploring the Influence of Personal Values and Cultures in the Workplace. IGI Global, USA.
   
• Maher, C. (2017a). Investigating factors influencing third sector social enterprise manager’s career orientations: A Conceptual Framework in Handbook of Research on Emerging Business Models and Managerial Strategies in the Non-profit Sector, IGI Global, USA.
   
• Maher, C. (2016a) Career anchors of social enterprise managers in the UK – an empirical analysis, J. International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp.398–416.
   
• Maher, C. (2016b). Public policies impact on third sector social enterprises in UK regions. In Handbook of research on entrepreneurial success and its impact on regional development (pp. 246-266). IGI Global.
   
• Maher, C. (2015a). Public Policies Impact on Third Sector Social Enterprises in UK Regions. IGI Global, USA.
   
• Maher, C. (2015b). Social enterprise manager's career path preferences. International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business, 7(1), 59-72.
   
• Maher, C. (2015c). Students as Active Participants in Curriculum Design: Exploratory Implications for Career Path Choices, ReflectED, (Ed). 5, 2015.
   
• Maher, C. (2013). A Qualitative Case Study approach to understanding Third Sector Managers’ Career Orientations; Work Based Learning e-Journal International, Vol. 3, Issue, 2.
   
• Maher, C. (2009). Managing Career Development in the Not For Profit sector; Business Leadership Review, Vol. 6, Issue 4, 2009.

• Maher, C. (2018a) Understanding Managerial Career Anchors and Career Path Preferences: A Case Study of Third Sector Social Enterprise Managers. Scholar’s Press.
   
• Maher, C. (2017c) (BOOK) Influence of Public Policy on Small Social Enterprises: Emerging Research and Opportunities. IGI Global, USA