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• Platform Economics
• Strategic Management
• Ridesharing
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Hyuck David Chung is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on strategic management within digital platforms, particularly examining platform governance, complementor interdependencies, and the impact of diversification strategies on market dynamics. Key areas of interest include ridesharing ecosystems, resource exclusivity, and cannibalization effects in platform economies. Recent work explores oscillation patterns in platforms following diversification (e.g., Uber Eats case studies) and governance challenges in rideshare industries. His research employs empirical analysis of platform behaviors and their regulatory implications. Chung’s contributions appear in top journals like Strategic Management Journal and Management Science . No explicit scientific awards are listed, though his work has garnered significant scholarly attention with over 58 Mendeley readers and news coverage. His research network includes collaborations on global innovation dynamics in multinational corporations.

Wenlong YuanView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• International Business
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Wenlong Yuan is a Professor and holds the Stu Clark Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, strategy, and international business, with particular emphasis on corporate entrepreneurship in large firms, top management team dynamics, and entrepreneurial learning from failure. He has held previous academic roles including Associate Professor of Strategy and International Business at the University of Lethbridge. His research explores how multinational enterprise subsidiaries innovate amid institutional constraints, the role of CEO emotional intelligence in strategic learning, and the interplay between leadership styles and organizational ambidexterity. Key areas include the strategic implications of CEO narcissism, affordable loss behaviors, and the adaptation of firms to global disruptions like the pandemic. Research Themes: Intrapreneurship in established MNEs, MNE subsidiary capabilities, CEO emotional impact, CSR integration Recent Work: Examines generalizability of archival research findings and pandemic-driven organizational responses Publications span journals like Management Decision, Journal of Management Studies, and Global Strategy Journal, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to strategic management and entrepreneurship.

• Digital Transformation
• Customer Experience Management
• Design Thinking
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Dr. Michael Shumanov is a Lecturer in Information Systems at the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology. His professional background includes management consulting and international automotive experience with a leading brand. He specializes in digital transformation strategies, design thinking applications, customer experience management, and operating model design. His research intersects marketing technology, AI-driven consumer insights, and CRM strategy development. Shumanov's academic work focuses on leveraging AI for personalized marketing (e.g., personality-based advertising effectiveness) and improving chatbot interactions through personality alignment. He has published extensively on CRM maturity models and global CRM strategies, drawing from case studies in financial services and multinational organizations. He currently supervises doctoral research on AI limitations in long-term market deals. Recent publications emphasize data-driven approaches to consumer behavior prediction and chatbot personalization, with over 250 citations for his 2021 work on chatbot interactions. His research bridges theoretical CRM frameworks with practical implementation challenges across diverse industries.

Shannon P. CarcelliView profile

Assistant Professor

• International Political Economy
• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Bureaucratic Politics
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Shannon P. Carcelli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. She specializes in international political economy and U.S. foreign policy, with a focus on legislative and bureaucratic institutions shaping foreign aid and sanctions policies. Her research examines how congressional dynamics influence bureaucratic fragmentation in foreign aid allocation, as detailed in her book manuscript Competing for Foreign Aid: The Congressional Roots of Bureaucratic Fragmentation . Carcelli holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of California San Diego and a BA from Carleton College. She has held postdoctoral and visiting roles at Princeton University’s Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance (2018–2019) and the George Washington University Institute for Security and Conflict Studies (2023). Her research interests include bureaucratic politics, sanctions effectiveness, and the intersection of legislative processes with foreign policy implementation. Recent work analyzes trade policy polarization, aid sanctions spillovers, and UN Security Council subsidiary bodies. She has contributed to major journals like the American Journal of Political Science and Journal of Politics .

Tatiana KostovaView profile

Professor

• Multinational Corporations
• Global Strategy
• Institutional Theory
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Tatiana Kostova holds the Buck Mickel Chair and serves as Carolina Distinguished Professor of International Business at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. With over 27,000 citations, her research examines multinational corporation management, institutional embeddedness, knowledge transfer, and corporate governance. Kostova's influential contributions include:Theoretical frameworks for institutional distance and MNC legitimacyMicro-macro models of social capital formationContextualized agency problems in headquarters-subsidiary relations Recent work explores CSR implementation in emerging market MNEs, sustainability governance in global supply chains, and family firm performance under varying institutional conditions. Honors include the Academy of Management's Hyundai Eminent Scholar Award, AIB Fellowship, and recognition among the top 1% of business/economics researchers worldwide. She has editorial roles at AMJ, AMR, JIBS, and JMS.

Thomas LawtonView profile

Professor

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Corporate Political Activity
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Thomas Lawton is a globally recognized Professor of Strategic Management at Brunel Business School (Brunel University) with part-time appointments at University College Cork and Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College . He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Long Range Planning , an AJG 4-star journal, and is an Associate at the Møller Institute, University of Cambridge . PhD in Political Science (European University Institute) MSc (Econ) (London School of Economics) BA (Hons) (University College Cork) His research bridges strategic management and international business , focusing on nonmarket strategies for political risk management, corporate political activity (CPA), and business model innovation in emerging markets. Funded by the Newton Fund and British Academy , his work has been featured in media outlets like BBC , Fast Company , and U.S. News & World Report . Key themes in his research include: Dynamic management of acquired subsidiaries Knowledge exploration in cross-border acquisitions Nonmarket strategy during geopolitical uncertainty Configurational approaches to socio-political risks Interplay between big data and CPA Trade association influence in strategic governance Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (RSA) With 30 years of advisory experience in leadership development and corporate internationalization, he has served as a company director and contributed to journals like Administrative Science Quarterly , California Management Review , and Journal of World Business .

• Business Administration
• Knowledge Transfer
• Innovation Management
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Olivia Kang is a Lecturer at the University of Gävle, focusing on Business Administration. Her research explores innovation management, knowledge transfer, and organizational dynamics within multinational corporations (MNCs). Key research themes include: Social innovation and MNCs Trust in global virtual teams Knowledge transfer barriers and solutions Corporate governance impacts on innovation Subsidiary strategic roles Her publications span 2003–2022, analyzing innovation transfer mechanisms, collaboration dynamics, and organizational structures. Articles examine trust in virtual teams, knowledge brokering, and MNC governance. Contact: olivia.kang@hig.se

• International Business Strategy
• Strategic Management
• Global Market Expansion
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Anders Pehrsson is a Professor of Business Administration at Linnaeus University's School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing and Tourism Studies. His research focuses on international corporate strategies, particularly knowledge-driven expansion into foreign markets like Britain, Germany, the US, and Eastern Europe. He has published over 100 works in journals such as Strategic Management Journal , Global Strategy Journal , and European Business Review , where he serves as editor since 2014. Doctor of Philosophy in Business and Economics (1986), Linköping University Master of Science in Industrial Economics (1980), Linköping University His research explores sequential foreign market entry, differentiation strategies in competitive contexts, and dynamic capabilities for global responsiveness. He developed the PSE model (Planning, Strategy, Environment) for market entry, tested through case studies of companies like Ericsson. His 2024 book Digital Business Strategy: Content, Context and Cases extends these frameworks to digitalized production and global-standardization trade-offs. Scientific awards include the 2009 Emerald Literati Network 'Outstanding Reviewer' distinction for European Business Review . He frequently reviews for 18+ journals and conferences, including Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society . As an academic leader, he chaired Linnaeus University's research faculty 2001–2006 and participates in professorial appointment committees.

• Multinationals from Emerging Economies
• International Strategic Management
• International Human Resource Management
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Dr. David Fan is an Honorary Research Fellow in the UWA Business School, previously serving as Associate Professor in International Business/Strategic Management until February 2020. His research focuses on multinationals from emerging economies, international strategic management, and human resource management, with particular attention to Chinese management contexts. Education: PhD in Management from Monash University (2010) and Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through contributions to education and economic strategies. Recent research emphasizes cross-border acquisitions, expatriate management, and creative economies in Europe. He has supervised two academic works and contributes to peer-reviewed journals in international business and management.

• Strategic Management
• Innovation Management
• Digital Disruption
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Dr Anup Nair is a Lecturer in Strategic Management and Innovation at the University of Liverpool Management School. He holds a PhD from Strathclyde Business School and has prior industry experience with IBM, SAP Labs, and the National Innovation Foundation. His research focuses on innovation processes, digital disruption, and strategy-in-practices, blending process philosophy with organizational dynamics. Nair has advised firms like 3M, Unilever, and BAE Systems, contributing to corporate venturing initiatives. He has received teaching awards from the University of Strathclyde and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His work bridges academic and practical insights, emphasizing 'know how' and 'know why' knowledge in strategy and innovation. Education: PhD in Strategy and Organisation, Strathclyde Business School European Joint MSc in Global Innovation Management (Erasmus Mundus Scholar) B-Tech in Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Durgapur Research Interests: Innovation as a dynamic process within technology-driven firms Digital disruption and organizational response strategies Integration of process and practice perspectives in strategy research His methodologies emphasize processual inquiry and qualitative research, aiming to generate actionable insights for practitioners. Professional Contributions: Consulting for 3M, Jaguar Landrover, and others Knowledge Transfer Partnership lead with Elite Contract Furniture Member, Academy of Management and Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship

Philipp MarekView profile

Researcher

• Household finance
• Microeconometrics
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Philipp Marek is an Economist in the Research Centre of the Deutsche Bundesbank, affiliated with the Directorate General Financial Stability. His research focuses on household finance, microeconometrics, foreign direct investment (FDI), and regional economic dynamics. He has contributed to studies analyzing FDI impacts in transition economies, regional wealth estimation, and multinational enterprise strategies. His work often involves collaboration with institutions like the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH). Affiliations: Deutsche Bundesbank, Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) Key Research Areas: FDI location patterns, regional convergence, household financial behavior, and microdata analysis His publications explore topics such as functional upgrading in subsidiaries, agglomeration effects of FDI in East Germany, and the role of human capital in income convergence. He has co-authored studies using advanced statistical methods, including the Fay-Herriot model for regional wealth estimation. His work on the Panel on Household Finances (PHF) surveys provides insights into savings behavior under low-interest environments. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining econometric analysis with regional and international business perspectives. He has contributed to policy-relevant research, including FDI micro-database development for CEECs and Germany.

Aneta Hamza-OrlinskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Diversity Management
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Human Resource Management in Multinational Companies
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Aneta Hamza-Orlinska is an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management at EM Normandie since 2021, specializing in diversity management and cross-cultural dynamics. Previously held adjunct roles at Trinity Business School (2019-2021) and served as Academic Director at Dublin Business School (2020-2021). Holds a PhD in Management Science from Université Paris-Dauphine-PSL (2019), focusing on diversity management adaptations in multinational subsidiaries. Research interests center on diversity management strategies in multinational corporations, inclusion in remote work environments, and labor market integration of refugee populations. Notable work includes analyzing Ukrainian refugee labor challenges and the impact of remote work isolation on independent workers. Awards include the 2017 Atlas-Afmi conference's 'best doctoral research project' prize. Teaching focuses on organizational behavior, multicultural team management, and project management. Active in publishing across peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of World Business, Gender, Work & Organization) and professional outlets including The Conversation and Harvard Business Review.

Yitzhak FriedView profile

Professor

• Work Stress
• Job Design
• Diversity & Inclusion
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Yitzhak Fried is the Trinity Professor of Management at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MA from Tel Aviv University, and a BA from Bar-Ilan University. His research focuses on contextual influences in work stress, job design, diversity, and cross-cultural management. Fried has held tenured positions at Wayne State University (1985–2004) and Syracuse University (2004–2015) before joining Texas Tech in 2015. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Review and Journal of Applied Psychology . He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Society of Organizational Behavior. His work emphasizes the interplay between organizational practices, cultural contexts, and employee well-being. Fried’s educational background includes degrees in psychology and organizational behavior. His research methodologies span meta-analyses, cross-cultural studies, and longitudinal field research. His current projects explore generational differences in work values, DEI program effectiveness, and multinational company HR practices. He advises no listed students but has collaborated on numerous international research initiatives. His work is supported by grants focused on global workforce dynamics and organizational fairness. Fried is affiliated with Texas Tech’s Center for Global Management and contributes to editorial boards of key journals in industrial-organizational psychology.

• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Multinational Corporations
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Dr. Dimitris Manolopoulos is an Associate Professor of Management at the Athens University of Economics and Business, specifically within the School of Business and Department of Business Administration. Holding a PhD from the University of Reading, UK, he specializes in International Business, International Management, and Business Strategy. Research Interests: His work focuses on international strategies, the strategic roles of multinational subsidiaries, headquarters-subsidiary management, and corporate resource impacts on competitiveness. Publications appear in journals like Journal of Business Ethics and International Business Review , while his research has been presented at premier conferences including the Strategic Management Society and Academy of International Business. Awards & Recognition: Multiple recipients of the Teaching Excellency Award from AUEB postgraduate programs Academic Contributions: He authored a monograph on foreign direct investment ecosystems, co-wrote an academic textbook on International Management, and contributed chapters to international publications. Professional Background: Prior to AUEB, he served as Head of International Business and European Affairs at the American College of Greece, with additional experience in strategic consulting and public sector roles.

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Acquisitions
• Strategy Processes and Practices
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Professor Tomi Laamanen holds the Chair of Strategic Management at the University of St. Gallen, leading the Institute of Management & Strategy (IoMS-HSG/IfB-HSG). His research focuses on strategic management, corporate acquisitions, strategy processes, cognition-based strategic attention, and organizational renewal. He explores how firms manage complex strategic challenges such as acquisition integration, competitive dynamics, and headquarters-subsidiary relationships in multinational contexts. Recent work emphasizes audience heterogeneity in markets, heuristic-driven decision-making, and temporal dynamics of strategic behavior. Laamanen’s research spans over two decades, with notable contributions to understanding acquisition sequences, strategic change processes, and performance dynamics in private banking sectors. He has collaborated with institutions like KPMG on industry-focused studies. His work integrates cognitive science perspectives with traditional strategic management theory to explain strategic fluctuations and capability development. Publications frequently analyze strategic momentum, attention capacity limits in decision-making, and the role of institutional environments in shaping acquisition strategies. His research bridges academic insights with practical applications for corporate leaders facing strategic complexity.