Georgios Batsakis

Dr Georgios Batsakis is a Reader in International Business & Economics at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London. His research and teaching focus on internationalization processes of multinational enterprises (MNEs), strategic management, and digitalization in global markets.

• PhD in Management Studies (2014) - Brunel Business School
• MSc in Business Economics (2010) - Erasmus School of Economics
• BSc in Business Administration (2006) - University of The Aegean, School of Business

His research spans international business, examining temporal dimensions of MNE internationalization, product/geographic diversification, foreign market entry modes, and the impact of digitalization on global operations. He has published extensively in top journals like the Journal of International Business Studies and Global Strategy Journal, with recent work highlighting the intersection of digital transformation and international diversification.

Scientific recognitions include Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Business School Professors in 2022 and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2019). He serves as Track-Chair for academic conferences and ad-hoc reviewer for leading journals.

• Advisor to pre-seed startups in Greece on business model formulation
• Mentor and judge in global startup competitions (e.g., VISA Innovation Program, Disrupt Greece)