Stephen Markham

Bio

Dr. Stephen K. Markham received his Ph.D. from Purdue University, his MBA from the University of California, Irvine, and an M.S. and B.S. in social psychology from Brigham Young University. He is the Goodnight Distinguished University Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a Certified New Product Development Professional. He was president of the Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) Research Foundation, founder of the PDMA’s New Product Development Professional Certification Program, past PDMA officer and board member. Dr. Markham was a co-founder and director of the Technology, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Program (TEC) and past director of the Center for Innovation Management Studies (CIMS).

His research focuses on the roles and processes in the front-end of technological innovation, concentrating on the role champions take in early commercial development of new technology. Dr. Markham served on the editorial review board of the Journal of Product Innovation Management and reviews regularly for other journals and investment proposals for various private investors and government agencies. He teaches in executive education and MBA programs in the areas of leadership, corporate culture, innovation and technology commercialization. He has received and participated in 11 grants totaling nearly $2.5 million. Dr. Markham has been a founding board member or officer of numerous high-technology start-up companies. In addition, he consults with numerous global technology-based companies including a founding member of British Petroleum’s Innovation Board and as the Senior Vice President of Global Strategy for Toshiba’s Global Commerce Solutions division.

Area(s) of Expertise

Technology management and new product development processes. The roles individuals play in developing and implementing high technology.