Ataus Samad

Ataus SamadAtaus Samad is an academic at the Western Sydney University, School of Business. His research interest is leadership and settlement of migrants in regional areas. He published his research findings in reputed peer-reviewed journals besides presenting his research findings at national and international conferences. His publications have been cited in reputed journals, books, conference papers and dissertations by academics from Asia, the Pacific, Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East. Besides publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Samad published two research reports on sustainable employment and settlement of migrants in regional Australia. He also presented his views on contemporary issues in the mainstream media such as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Television, ABC Radio, newspapers in Australia and online media. Dr. Samad was a reviewer for several peer reviewed journals and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) conference. Dr. Ataus Samad is a member of recognized professional bodies such as the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ANZAM and Western Sydney University Humanitarian and Development Research Initiative (HADRI). Besides his role as an academic, Dr. Samad was a member of the Advisory Panel for the Queensland Government’s Minister for Multicultural Affairs (2016-2018) and an advisory panel member and Acting Chair of a not-for-profit organisation Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA, 2018-2020). Currently, he is a member of the Ethnic Communities of New South Wales. He has proven professional experience in leadership roles in multi-disciplinary organisations including the Defence Force and the United Nations (UN).

Publications

Global Leadership Perspectives on Industry, Society, and Government in an Era of Uncertainty
Ataus Samad, Ezaz Ahmed, Nitin Arora. © 2023. 378 pages.
A person in a leadership position frequently navigates through challenging environments and crisis situations. COVID-19’s fast global expansion has quickly surpassed the scale...
Australia's Trade and Investment Strategy in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Prospects for Australia-Bangladesh Partnership
Mamta B Chowdhury, Ataus Samad, Md Sayfullah. © 2022. 26 pages.
This chapter examines how the trade and investment relationship between Australia and the Asia-Pacific nations has been evolving over the past decades. The chapter also reflects...