Juan Ignacio Sánchez

Dr. Juan Ignacio Sánchez is a Professor and Knight-Ridder Byron Harless Eminent Scholar at Florida International University's Department of Global Leadership and Management. He also serves as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Business and EGADE Business School.

• PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of South Florida
• Maestría in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of South Florida
• Licenciatura in Psychology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

His research focuses on organizational behavior, culture, and human capital management, with applications in talent management, competency modeling, and leadership styles. He has contributed to international business research by integrating interpretivism and positivism, explored political populism in Latin American work environments, and analyzed mergers and acquisitions' impact on employees.

Recent publications highlight cross-cultural studies, global innovation dynamics, and leadership behavior. His work emphasizes methodological rigor and practical HR solutions, spanning topics from expatriate roles to paternalistic leadership.

Scientific awards include:

• Fellow of the American Psychological Association
• Fellow of the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Knight-Ridder Byron Harless Eminent Scholar

He served as founding chair of Florida International University's Department of Global Leadership and Management and academic director of its Master of Science in Human Resource Management, now ranked second by HR.com. He has held leadership roles in professional organizations like HR Miami and contributed to U.S. Federal Government initiatives, including a DHHS competency model for infant/toddler caregivers and the Social Security Administration's OIDAP panel.