"There are no sustainable entities on an unsustainable Earth"

— Dr Morris D Fedeli

Global Leadership & Impact

Bridging research excellence with transformational impact

Research Excellence

Advancing knowledge through rigorous inquiry and collaboration

Strategic Transformation

Driving organisational change through innovation

Catalyzing engagement and transformation through applied research | PhD | MBA | FACS JP FAICD AM

Scope & Impact

44

Countries

Global map

26K+

Subscribers

Team collaboration

1,000+

Publications

Books and research

300+

Events

Conference audience

35+

Years Experience

Business expertise

Core Skills & Expertise

Research Leadership Editorial Governance Strategic Innovation Business Model Design Sustainability Strategy Digital Transformation Academic Publishing Organizational Change Project Management Technology Integration

Core Competencies

Executive Leadership

Strategic oversight of global editorial operations, managing multi-cultural teams across 44 countries with proven track record in organisational transformation and sustainable growth. Extensive experience in business development, partnerships, and relationship management.

Governance & Ethics

Establishing and maintaining rigorous ethical standards, editorial policies, and quality control frameworks that ensure research integrity and scholarly excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement

Building and nurturing relationships with publishers, academic institutions, funding bodies, and industry partners to advance collaborative research initiatives.

Change Management

Leading organisational transitions through digital transformation, implementing innovative technologies and processes that enhance operational efficiency and impact.

Thrivable Innovation

Developing frameworks and strategies that enable organizations to integrate thrivability principles into core business models and innovation processes.

Applied Research

Translating theoretical insights into practical applications, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world organizational implementation.

Digital Ecosystems

Expertise in emerging technologies, digital platforms, and their strategic application in creating resilient, adaptive organisational structures.

Knowledge Translation

Communicating complex research findings to diverse audiences through publications, presentations, and thought leadership across multiple platforms.

Testimonials

Expertise & Experience

Bridging academic rigor with practical impact across organizational transformation

Dr Morris D Fedeli

I am a semi-retired practitioner, doctoral researcher, and academic at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, bringing over three decades of industry experience in helping organisations achieve transformational success through innovative business models and emerging technologies. During my career I have founded a few national and global businesses including building two top 10 companies from the ground up with one successful exit.

With an Australasian perspective enriched by experience across three continents and advanced degrees in science, business, and project management, my research and passion centre on Thrivable Business Innovation Strategies. My work focuses on developing frameworks that enable organisations to not merely survive, but to thrive—contributing to a prosperous, sustainable society.

My approach bridges academic rigour with practical application, combining research excellence with real-world implementation expertise. This unique positioning as a pracademic allows me to translate complex theoretical insights into actionable strategies that drive meaningful organisational and societal impact.

Integrated Expertise

🎓 Education, Editorial & Engagement

  • Editor-in-Chief & editorial governance
  • Research translation & scholarship
  • International writing & localisation
  • Education design & delivery
  • Public speaking (300+ events)
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🎯 Leadership, Strategy & Operations

  • Executive & C-suite leadership
  • Board & governance experience
  • Strategy & transformation
  • Multi-country project management
  • Business development & partnerships
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Research & Global Impact

My work advances society and stewards the environment through the global not-for-profit organization, the THRIVE Project.

The THRIVE Project

Global research, education, and advocacy for long-term wellbeing and thrivability of all humanity

Mission

Ensure the long-term wellbeing and thrivability of all humanity

Vision

A world where all living forms live in harmony and solidarity with each other, in pursuit of global shared value creation and collective collaborative peaceful partnerships for people, planet, profit with purpose and prosperity

44
Countries Operating
600+
Contributors Coordinated
10
Years of Impact

🤝 Cross-Sector Collaboration

Coordinating 600+ contributors across:

  • Academia & research institutions
  • Industry & private sector
  • Government & policy makers
  • Civil society & NGOs

📚 Research & Publications

Comprehensive knowledge creation:

  • 1,000+ publications delivered
  • Peer-reviewed journal articles
  • Policy whitepapers & briefs
  • Interactive dashboards

🌍 Global Engagement

Building international communities:

  • 26,000+ subscribers & followers
  • 300+ webinars & workshops
  • Podcast series & interviews
  • Public events & conferences

Academic Research

University of Southern Queensland

Doctoral Researcher

School of Management & Enterprise, Faculty of Business, Education, Law & Arts

Duration: 2017 - Present (9+ years)

Focus: Sustainable Business Innovation Strategies, Thrivability, Data Science Applications, AI-Assisted Solutions

Adjunct Lecturer

Contributing to curriculum development and student mentorship

Duration: October 2024 - Present

Areas: Business Innovation, Research Methods, Systems Thinking

Publications & Media

Featured works across journals, books, podcasts, and public engagement

Recent Publications

EBOOK

The Thrivable Truth: Navigating the Greenfield

2026

Comprehensive exploration of thrivability principles and practical implementation frameworks for organizations and communities.

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

Transcending Beyond Sustainability Toward Thrivability

Journal of Environmental Policy & Governance, 2025

Peer-reviewed analysis of the paradigm shift from sustainability to thrivability in policy and practice.

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BLUEPRINT

Global Threshold & Allocation Network

Working Group Publication, 2024

Strategic framework for resource allocation and threshold management in global systems.

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PODCAST SERIES

A Thrivable Future: Regenerative Economics

2023

12-episode series exploring regenerative economic models with global thought leaders.

Listen Now
DASHBOARD & WHITEPAPER

Seafood Stewardship Index

2022

Interactive data dashboard and analytical whitepaper on global seafood sustainability metrics.

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CONFERENCE

Brisbane Olympics 2032 Thrivability Initiative

Ongoing

Exclusive conference, workshop, and webinar series secured for the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.

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Publication Portfolio

1,000+
Total Publications
150+
Blogs & Articles
45+
Whitepapers
300+
Webinars & Workshops
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Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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