Sponsorship to Aid Research into Pan-European Markets

Management consultants, Collinson Grant, have agreed to a four-year sponsorship programme which will enable a Warwick Business School PhD student to carry out research into the strategy, structure and organisation of companies competing in pan-European markets.

Warwick Business School has gained an international reputation for the high quality of its teaching and research, its Doctoral Programme being ranked first in Europe and top 3 in the world in the Financial Times 2001 survey of business schools.

Andrew Collinson, Managing Director of Collinson Grant said "We are delighted to have this opportunity to work in partnership with Warwick Business School again. This research is a fundamental component of our plans to extend the range of our consultancy services in mainland Europe. Many of our clients are active in France, Germany and other western European countries. Original research of this depth will help us to understand some of the complex issues facing successful European business."

Professor Howard Thomas, Dean of Warwick Business School, added "We maintain our reputation for excellence in the area of research by our close links with industry and commerce. Sponsorship of this nature ensures the relevance of our research in quickly changing markets and also provides the basis of competitive advantage for our partner companies."