Sebastian Baldermann

Dr. Sebastian Baldermann is an Assistant Professor of International Business at the Department of Management & Organization, Strategic Management Group, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD from ESCP Business School (Berlin, 2022). His research focuses on how individuals shape organizations, particularly in internationalization and globalization contexts, including top management teams' diversity, employer attractiveness for foreign talent, and multinational corporations' strategies. He also explores implications of global trends on international business.

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating/coaching master's courses like 'Business in Developing and Emerging Markets,' bachelor's courses such as 'Contemporary Issues in International Management,' and academic writing. He supervises theses, coordinates internship programs, and teaches in the VU Amsterdam Summer School.

Ancillary activities include serving as a member of the Urban Development Committee (City Council of Heilbad Heiligenstadt, 2024–2030). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, though specific contributions are not detailed.

Research highlights include studies on TMT diversity's impact on employer attractiveness (2023), CEO international experience and compensation (2021), and Amazon's market entry via acquisitions (2019). No scientific awards are listed, but his work is cited in peer-reviewed journals and Mendeley platforms.