Saima Ahmad

Dr Saima Ahmad is a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at RMIT University's School of Management. She holds a PhD in Management from Monash University. Her research focuses on the development of sustainable work environments and the promotion of individual well-being by cultivating positive leadership styles. She is dedicated to advancing knowledge on leadership, organizational behavior and workplace dynamics to create positive impacts within communities. She has published widely in high-ranking journals and actively contributes to academic conferences and industry collaborations. Her dedication to student success and scholarly excellence has earned her recognition through multiple teaching and research awards.

Saima served as the HDR Coordinator for the Graduate School of Business and Law (GSBL) at RMIT University from 2022 to 2024, and adopted a candidate-centered approach to foster a supportive and inclusive research community. Overseeing the PhD (Business), PhD (Law), and Master by Research programs in Business and Law, she ensured smooth program operations while supporting HDR students and their supervisors. She played a key role in managing student recruitment and selection, facilitating professional development initiatives, and coordinating social events and activities to enhance the student experience. Under her leadership, the school surpassed previous records for HDR completions. Her outstanding leadership and commitment to HDR development were recognized with the 2022 RMIT GSBL Dean’s Merit Award for HDR Leadership Excellence. 

In the RMIT MBA program, Saima coordinates and delivers courses such as Leadership Issues in International Management and Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption. She empowers students with valuable insights and equips them with the necessary skills to thrive in the dynamic business landscape. Saima serves on the editorial board of the European Management Journal and PLoS One. She sits on the ABEN Advisory Committee.

Professional interests:
- Member of the Academy of Management

- Member of the European Academy of Management
- Member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
- Member of the Australasian Business Ethics Network