Thomas C. Powell is Professor of Strategy at Oxford University's Saïd Business School, and Fellow of Management Studies at St. Hugh's College, Oxford. He teaches in the MBA, MSc and Economics and Management programmes.

Professor Powell's research deals with competition, strategy and firm performance. His work is published in leading management journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Review.

Professor Powell received his Ph.D. from New York University's Stern Graduate School of Management and has taught at universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, France and the UK. He consults globally on competitive strategy and is a member of the Strategic Management Society, Academy of Management and the American Economic Association.