Arvind Parkhe is a Laura H. Carnell Professor of Strategy and International Business at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. He previously taught at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business (1989–2003) and holds degrees from IIT Bombay (B.Tech.), Georgia State University (MBA), and Temple University (Ph.D.). His research focuses on strategic alliances, global supply chains, international joint ventures, and trust in cross-border partnerships. He has published in top journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal, earning awards such as the AIB Best Dissertation Award (1990) and JIBS Decade Award (2001). Teaching excellence spans all academic levels: recognized as outstanding faculty for Ph.D., MBA, and undergraduate programs. Service leadership includes Vice President of the Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education (2014), Chair of Fox’s Strategic Management Department (2010–2020), and Managing Director of Fox MBA Programs (2005–2010). He received Temple’s Musser Outstanding Service Award (2012) and Faculty Service Excellence Award (2012). Key research contributions emphasize interorganizational networks, global competitive strategies, and trust mechanisms in alliances. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in global business operations and strategic collaboration.
Cheryl Gaimon holds the Esther and Edward J. Brown Chair and serves as a Regents' Professor at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. She is Faculty Director of the Management of Technology (MoT) Certificate Program, which she helped establish, and teaches across all academic levels including executive education. Professor Gaimon initiated the Operations Management Program and served as its first Area Coordinator for seven years. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Operations Research from Carnegie Mellon University M.S. in Industrial Administration (Operations Management) from Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Mathematics and Economics (Magna Cum Laude) from Brooklyn College, City University of New York Professor Gaimon's research centers on managing knowledge-based resources in technology-driven environments. Her work spans Innovation and Management of Technology , Knowledge Management and Outsourcing , New Product/Process Development , Alliances for Innovation , and Sustainability Research . She examines how firms navigate technological change through strategic resource allocation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable operations, with increasing emphasis on environmental strategies in recent years. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on operations management within technological evolution—from foundational work on technology acquisition and capacity planning to contemporary studies on environmental strategies and multidisciplinary technology management. Key journals featuring her research include Management Science , Operations Research , and Production and Operations Management . Major recognitions include: Regents' Professor designation (2005) by the Georgia Board of Regents The 1999 Georgia Tech Research Award for doctoral student development Brady Family Award for Faculty Research Excellence (2014) Best Department Editor Award for POM (2024) POMS Fellow status and Distinguished Service Award (2009/2014) As an educator, she has mentored doctoral students and shaped curriculum through the MoT program. Her professional leadership includes serving as POMS President (2008-2009), founding co-President of the POMS College on Product Innovation and Technology Management, and editorial roles at top journals including Management Science and Production and Operations Management . Professor Gaimon directs the interdisciplinary Management of Technology Certificate Program, fostering cross-departmental collaboration for technology management research and education while advancing sustainability integration in operations.
Akie Iriyama is a Professor at the Graduate School of Business and Finance, Waseda University, with affiliations to the Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering. Their research bridges practical and theoretical aspects of entrepreneurship, international business, and strategic management. Education: PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business M.A. and B.A., Keio University, Tokyo, Japan Research Focus: Globalization of venture capital and transnational technical communities Strategic responses to informal and foreign rivals in emerging markets Equity ownership dynamics in international joint ventures Technology sourcing and real options theory in MNC subsidiaries Paper Trends: Recent publications analyze competitive actions in non-market spaces, reverse technology transfer mechanisms, and equity ownership evolution in international partnerships. Common themes include cross-border knowledge flows, strategic paradoxes in outsourcing, and institutional factors shaping innovation. Scientific Awards: Waseda University Teaching Award (2016) Best paper award nominee (Academy of Management, 2016) Dean’s Discretionary Award (SUNY Buffalo, 2010) Nominated for Haynes Prize (Academy of International Business, 2010) Nominated for Best Conference Papers (Strategic Management Society, 2008) Research Projects: Current projects include large-scale data analysis of urban startup location strategies in Japan (2020-2024) and studies on multi-partner international joint ventures.
Charles Baden-Fuller is the Centenary Professor of Strategy and leader of the Strategy Group at Bayes Business School , City St George’s, University of London . He is concurrently a Senior Fellow at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania . Recognised among the world’s top strategy scholars, he has directed major multi-institutional research initiatives and served as Editor-in-Chief of Long Range Planning (1999-2010). Education & Qualifications BA (Oxon) – University of Oxford MA Economics – Cornell University PhD – London School of Economics Research Interests Charles’s work lies at the intersection of strategic management , business model innovation and digital transformation . His early research explained how mature firms can be rejuvenated and how alliances create competitive advantage. More recently he has advanced the concept of business models , investigating what they are, how they evolve, and how managerial cognition shapes their deployment in increasingly digitalised environments. Empirical settings span biotechnology, financial services, automotive software ecosystems and creative industries. Publications & Impact With over 80 refereed journal articles and five influential books—including the seminal Rejuvenating the Mature Business (Harvard Business Press)—his scholarship has shaped both academic theory and managerial practice. Recent articles (2021-2025) focus on digital platform alliances, entrepreneurial networking logics, and AI-enabled business model design. Honours & Awards Fellow of the Strategic Management Society (SMS Fellow, 2009) Fellow of the British Academy of Management Fellow of the British Academy Fellow of AACSB Doctoral Supervision & Research Funding He has supervised to completion more than six PhD students, many now faculty at leading universities. His research has attracted over £4 million in grants from the European Union , UK ESRC , EPSRC and the Mack Institute-Wharton , supporting multi-university teams at Bayes, Sussex, LSE, CREATE-Glasgow, Grenoble EM and Wharton. Professional & Outreach Roles Beyond academia, Charles serves as director or strategic advisor to several high-technology start-ups and as trustee of a major charity. He is a frequent keynote speaker for industry and policy audiences, and his research findings have been featured in the Financial Times , Management Today and other leading media.
Lorin M. Hitt serves as the Zhang Jindong Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. His distinguished career spans multiple domains at the intersection of information technology, economics, and business strategy. As a leading scholar in IT productivity and innovation, he maintains an active research agenda while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems and data analysis. Professor Hitt's research interests focus on the relationship between information technology and productivity, with particular emphasis on complementary factors such as organizational design and human capital that affect the value of IT investments. His current work explores the economics of IT labor mobility, enterprise software contracting, recommender systems' influence on consumer behavior, measurement of intangible assets, and pricing information goods. His research increasingly examines IT deployment in healthcare settings and the role of the IT workforce in relation to issues like offshoring and the H1-B visa program. His research publications demonstrate consistent contributions to top-tier journals, with recent work analyzing how data analytics mitigates post-IPO innovation decline, digital capital accumulation in superstar firms, and the relationship between analytics skills and firm productivity. His publication record shows sustained scholarly output across multiple domains of information systems research. Best Paper Runner-up – Management Science, 2014 Best Paper – Information Systems Research, 2013 Multiple Wharton Excellence in Teaching Awards (2003, 2007-2008, 2011) David Hauck Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1999 National Science Foundation Career Grant Recipient, 1998 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1998 Professor Hitt teaches multiple courses including OPIM101 (Introduction to OPIM), OPIM105 (Data Analysis in VBA and SQL), OPIM469 (Information Strategy and Economics), and OPIM955 (Doctoral Seminar in IS Economics). His teaching focuses on information systems management, economics, data analysis, and advanced analytical methods. Beyond academia, he consults on IT outsourcing agreements and IT investment evaluation, and occasionally serves as an expert witness in technology-related litigation.
Christian Geisler Asmussen serves as Professor of Strategic and International Management at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Strategy and Innovation. His research investigates competitive advantage, globalization, and multinational enterprise organization through formal modeling, game theory, and theories of the firm, with current emphasis on foreign location choices and global corporate social responsibility. Appointed after earning his PhD from CBS in 2007, he maintains active contributions to international business scholarship and executive education. His research portfolio centers on: Organization and Expansion of Multinational Firms Internalization Theory Game Theory applications Corporate Social Responsibility frameworks Foreign location decision-making Global CSR implementation challenges Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strategic evolution toward integrating sustainability into multinational operations, with 2024-2025 works examining global cities' role in reducing liability of foreignness, modular value chain design, and CSR orchestration mechanisms. His scholarship consistently applies game-theoretic approaches to multinational strategy while addressing emerging challenges in global governance and ethical operations. Recognition for his scholarly impact includes: Barry M. Richman best dissertation award Haynes Prize Tietgen Prize JIBS Decade Award Professor Asmussen supervises Cand.Merc. Master Theses and CEMS Business Projects while teaching Strategy, Contemporary Issues in International Business, Macroeconomics, and PhD-level Strategic Management. His external engagements include providing Strategic Risk Management training for Saxo Bank (2024) and serving as external accreditor for Cyprus' Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency (2024-2025).
Ravi Aron is a Professor of Healthcare Strategy & Technology at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, and Research Director of the Healthcare Business Institute. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Health Systems & Population Health Sciences at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. He earned his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from New York University's Stern School of Business. His research focuses on healthcare IT, emergent technologies in healthcare operations, valuation of healthcare startups, and AI applications in healthcare. He has published widely in top journals like Management Science and Information Systems Research, and his work bridges information systems, operations management, and technology strategy. Dr. Aron has extensive teaching experience at The Wharton School, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, and NYU Stern, winning multiple teaching awards. He advises Fortune 500 firms, startups, and policymakers on technology strategy, digital transformation, and risk assessment. His executive education programs address AI, machine learning, and digital business models for global executives. Key awards include the Dean's Faculty Excellence Award (2016), multiple teaching accolades from Wharton and Johns Hopkins, and the Herman E. Kross Best Dissertation Award (1999). His current projects explore healthcare supply chains, predictive models using machine learning, and valuing technology-enabled startups. He regularly participates in global forums like the World Economic Forum, advising on healthcare innovation and technology policy.
Tridas Mukhopadhyay is the Deloitte Consulting Professor of e-Business at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, where he has served on the faculty since 1986. His academic journey at CMU progressed from Instructor of Information Systems (1986-1987) to Assistant Professor (1987-1993), Associate Professor (1993-1997), Professor (1998-present), and Deloitte Consulting Professor of e-Business (2000-present). He also served as Director of the MS in Electronic Commerce program from 1999-2004. Ph.D. in Computer and Information Systems, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, 1987 M.B.A. in Computer and Information Systems, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, 1981 B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, 1978 Professor Mukhopadhyay's research spans multiple critical areas in information systems and technology management. His work on strategic IT use examines how organizations derive business value from information technology investments. He has conducted extensive research on business-to-business commerce, particularly focusing on e-procurement systems, web-based marketplaces, and electronic intermediation models. His cybersecurity research investigates the economic aspects of cyber security, including liability mechanisms and patch release strategies. In software engineering, he has studied productivity, quality metrics, and offshore software development contracts. His most recent publications reveal several key trends in his research trajectory. There's a growing focus on digital platform economics, examining advertising models, virtual currency systems in gaming, and sharing economy dynamics. His work increasingly incorporates behavioral aspects, studying how users respond to personalized content and how backers exert control in crowdfunded projects. Methodologically, his research employs sophisticated analytical approaches including hierarchical Bayesian models, structural equation modeling, and natural experiment designs. CART Research Frontier Award, Carnegie Mellon, 2005 Distinguished Ph.D. Alum, Michigan Business School, 2004 Best Paper, International Conference on Information Systems, 2001 Best Paper, MIS Quarterly, 1995 Xerox Research Chair, Tepper School of Business, 1988-1989 Information Systems Society Distinguished Fellow, 2012 Professor Mukhopadhyay has served on numerous editorial boards including Information Systems Research (1994-2003), Management Science (1999-2003), and MIS Quarterly (1997-1999), demonstrating his significant contributions to the field. His consulting work with major organizations including Alcoa, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, IBM, and governmental agencies like the United States Post Office and Pennsylvania Turnpike has provided practical insights that inform his academic research. He has been actively involved in university governance through committee service including the Business Technology Faculty Search Committee and the CMU Faculty Senate. His research has been supported through various industry partnerships and academic grants, though specific grant details aren't provided in the source material. His teaching focuses on Business Computing and Strategic IT courses, reflecting his expertise in both foundational information systems concepts and strategic applications of technology in business contexts.
Gordon Kingsley is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). He specializes in public management, policy implementation, STEM education policy, and transportation policy. His research focuses on inter-sector partnerships and their impact on organizational structure and human capital development, with a focus on STEM education and transportation privatization. He has consulted for numerous U.S. government agencies and authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and reports. Education includes a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Syracuse University, an M.S. in International Affairs from Columbia University, and a B.A. in International Affairs and Economics from American University. Research interests span policy processes, public management innovation, and the evaluation of partnerships in STEM education and infrastructure. Notable works include studies on renewable energy policy in Europe, adaptive management in environmental regulation, and contracting practices in transportation agencies. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as PUBP-3230 (STEM Education Policy), PUBP-6012 (Fundamentals of Policy Processes), and PUBP-8520 (Scope & Theory of Public Policy). He has advised multiple state and federal agencies on policy implementation and contracting strategies. Key projects include evaluations of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s consultant management systems and the development of frameworks for public-private partnerships. His work emphasizes practical solutions for improving governance efficiency and stakeholder collaboration.
Manju Ahuja is a Scientia Professor of Information Systems and Technology Management at the UNSW Business School, University of New South Wales, and holds the Frazier Family Professor of Information Systems at the College of Business, University of Louisville (on leave). Recognized globally as a top-tier researcher in Information Systems, she has held faculty roles at Indiana University, Florida State University, and Penn State University. Education & Affiliations: PhD-level training and research assistantships at University of Pittsburgh (1990–1994) Research assistantship at Pace University (1982–1984) Graduated with high honors from Indore University, India (1980) Research Focus: Professor Ahuja's scholarship centers on the intersection of information technology and human behavior, with particular emphasis on IT workforce dynamics, AI ethics, digital transformation, work-life balance, innovation, and entrepreneurship . Her work explores how emerging technologies reshape organizational practices, employee well-being, and societal norms. Editorial Leadership: She currently serves as Senior Editor for Information Systems Research , and previously held senior editorships at MIS Quarterly (2014–2017) and Journal of AIS (2017–2019). She has also served as Associate Editor for MIS Quarterly , Information Systems Research , and Management Science . Scientific Recognition: Fellow, Association of Information Systems (2021) Lifetime Achievement Award, Academy of Management OCIS Division (2020) Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List (2020) Presidential Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Louisville (2022) Enterprising Women Award, Louisville Business First (2023) Multiple Best Paper Awards and Faculty Research Awards Grants & Funding: Professor Ahuja has secured over $2 million in National Science Foundation funding across four major grants focused on IT workforce issues, highlighting her sustained impact on policy and practice. Teaching & Mentorship: She teaches courses in Research Methods, Information Systems Theory, and Behavioral IS , and actively mentors doctoral students and early-career researchers. While specific student names are not listed, her editorial roles and conference leadership indicate extensive supervision and collaboration. Global Engagement: Her visiting scholar appointments span premier institutions including HEC Paris, Bocconi University, National University of Singapore, UC Irvine, and University of Hawaii at Manoa, underscoring her role in shaping global IS research agendas.
Professor Damian Grimshaw is Professor of Employment Studies at King's College London's King's Business School, where he serves as Associate Dean for Research Impact. He is also London & South Forum Co-Lead for the Productivity Institute. Previously, he was Director of the Research Department at the International Labour Organisation (Geneva, 2018-19) and Professor at the University of Manchester, where he served as Head of the HR and Employment Relations and Law group and Director of the European Work and Employment Research Centre. Professor Grimshaw's research spans multiple disciplines including labour market analysis, comparative employment relations, feminist economics, sociology of work, and management. His work focuses on international comparisons of low-wage labour markets, outsourcing and HRM, technology and the future of work, precarious work, collective bargaining, and gender inequality. His research has strong policy impact across UK, European and international arenas. Recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the future of work through multiple lenses: collective bargaining structures, digital labor platforms, gendered impacts of pandemic policies, and regional approaches to decent work. His work consistently addresses how institutional frameworks shape employment outcomes across different national contexts and sectors. Professor Grimshaw has received significant research funding from major organizations including the British Academy, ESRC, European Commission, International Labour Organisation, Leverhulme Trust, Low Pay Commission, OECD, and Russell Sage Foundation. He coordinates a major UKRI research programme on human capital and productivity and leads the Regional Productivity Forum for London and the South alongside Marcela Miozzo and Mario Gruber. His ongoing research projects include precarious work in Europe and the gender inequalities of the Covid-19 pandemic and recession. During 2021-22, he taught 'Globalisation and Employment' on the MSc in HRM and Employment Relations and 'International HRM' to undergraduates. His research team is actively engaged in projects examining automation in knowledge-intensive business services and artificial intelligence's impact on occupations, with particular focus on the UK and US contexts.
Elizabeth Ooi is a Senior Lecturer of Finance at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from Monash University and has extensive experience in financial literacy and personal finance research, including consulting for the OECD. Her research focuses on superannuation governance, financial education, and corporate governance, with notable contributions to policy reports and peer-reviewed journals. She has secured over $140,000 in research grants and co-founded the UnderstandingSuper initiative to enhance financial literacy. Education: BA, BCom, PGradDipEc&Com (Monash University), PhD (Monash University). Research interests include financial literacy measurement, gender disparities in financial knowledge, superannuation fund governance, and socially responsible investing. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Grants and funding include projects with CPA Australia, Industry Superannuation Australia, and the NSW TechVoucher grant. She has supervised multiple PhD and honours students, contributing to academic and policy discussions on financial systems reform. Professional roles include Deputy Director of External Engagement (2018-2022), seminar series coordinator, and board memberships. She has presented globally at institutions like the OECD and the United Nations, and her media engagements include contributions to The Conversation, The Australian, and Sydney Morning Herald.
Professor Ashish Sinha is a leading academic in Marketing at the UQ Business School, holding concurrent roles as Visiting Professor at the Indian School of Business and Research Fellow at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His career spans senior leadership in academia (e.g., Academic Dean of Executive Education at ISB, Interim Dean at UTS Business School) and industry (Vice President at IRI, Chicago). His research bridges theory and practice, focusing on digital transformation, AI-driven strategies, ESG impact analysis, and marketing analytics. He has pioneered frameworks for retail optimization, category management, and B2B innovation adoption, with over 30 journal articles in top-tier outlets like Journal of Marketing and Marketing Science . Research Impacts: Sinha’s work has transformed executive education programs (e.g., ISB’s #38-ranked custom programs) and driven research excellence at UTS. He is a serial entrepreneur, having founded two analytics firms acquired for their practical impact. His $240M Food Agility CRC participation highlights his role in agribusiness innovation. Awards include the Davidson Award and twice runner-up for the Gary Lilien Practice Award for applied marketing science. Key Research Themes: AI in Marketing, Digital Transformation, ESG Strategies, Consumer Sentiment Analysis Leadership Roles: Academic Dean (ISB), ADR (UTS), Head of Marketing (UNSW) Industry Experience: Analytics leadership at IRI, strategic consulting across sectors Grants/Partnerships: CI in Food Agility CRC ($240M), multiple ERA-recognized research collaborations. Advises on AI ethics, sustainable marketing, and global business strategy.
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Mark CHRISTENSEN is a Professor in the Accounting and Management Control Department at ESSEC Business School, Singapore , where he has worked since 2016. His career spans academia, public sector work, and consultancy. Holding a PhD from The University of Adelaide and a BA (Hons) from Macquarie University , his research explores accounting as a socio-technical construction , with a focus on public sector accrual accounting , performance reporting , and consultancy roles in accounting change . He has held academic appointments at institutions including the University of New South Wales, Copenhagen Business School, and Hokkaido University, and has been a visiting scholar at the University of Nordland and Nanzan University. Research Interests include public sector accounting reforms , environmental sustainability in accounting , and audit as an instrument of blame . His work addresses global accounting trends , epistemic communities , and power dynamics in budget processes , often through comparative international studies . Recent publications examine animal welfare accounting , neocolonial research practices , and accountants’ portrayals in popular culture . Professional Contributions include serving on the editorial boards of the Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal and Financial Accountability and Management , organizing conferences like the 10th Australia-Pacific Colloquium on Qualitative Research Methods , and delivering keynotes at international events such as the 15th International Conference on Business & Management . He has reviewed for over 15 journals and participated in global research networks.
Professor Catherine Wang is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London. She serves as the Research Excellence Framework (REF) Lead and founded the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, directing it for seven years. Previously, she held academic positions at Royal Holloway (University of London) and Oxford Brookes University. Her research focuses on the integration of entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation, with emphasis on: Digital/social/sustainable entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial orientation across organizational contexts Dynamic capabilities and organizational ambidexterity AI applications in strategic decision-making Cross-cultural innovation comparisons (UK-China) Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on innovation processes, organizational learning, and strategic adaptation, with recurring themes of entrepreneurial failure analysis, dynamic capabilities, and high-tech SME management across geographical contexts. Awards and recognitions include: Fellow of the British Academy of Management Inaugural Fellow of British Academy of Management Peer Review College ESRC Peer Review College Member Top 2% global researcher in Business & Management (Stanford/Elsevier) She supervises doctoral students in digital entrepreneurship, AI strategy, and sustainable business models, and leads industry projects including: Digital Technology Adoption in UK Charities Collaborative Innovation between Small Firms and Large Corporations Social Enterprises: Ten Years On
