Yutao Li is an Associate Professor at the Dhillon School of Business, University of Lethbridge, Calgary campus. He joined the university in 2011 and has been promoted to Associate Professor since 2016. His academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Waterloo (2005-2011) and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Toronto (2001-2004). Research Interests: Dr. Li focuses on corporate financial and non-financial disclosure, debt contracting, security market regulations, and financial intermediaries. His work examines how transparency, regulatory frameworks, and managerial decisions influence financial markets and lending practices. Publication Trends: His research spans topics like debt contract dynamics, audit quality, social media's role in corporate transparency, and offshore financial operations. The articles highlight interdisciplinary applications of accounting principles to legal, regulatory, and financial market challenges. Contact Information: Phone: (403) 329-2129 | Email: yutao.li@uleth.ca .
Jean-Luc Arregle is a Professor in the Strategy & Organization department at emlyon business school , where he has served since 2012. He previously held a professorship at EDHEC Business School (2010-2011) and served as Director of the PhD Program at emlyon (2015-2018). Arregle is also an Associate Dean for Research at emlyon business school. PhD in Management Sciences (1992, IAE Aix-en-Provence) Accreditation to Supervise Research (1998, IAE Nice) His research focuses on semi-globalization strategies , family firm strategic choices , and institutional influences on multinational enterprises . Publications analyze: organizational autonomy dynamics, family firm internationalization patterns, institutional complexity in foreign investment, multilevel strategic analysis, and resource orchestration in mergers. He serves on editorial boards of Journal of International Business Studies , Strategic Organization , and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice . Notable works include longitudinal studies of Lamborghini's post-acquisition autonomy management and meta-analytic reviews on family firm uniqueness. Recent publications emphasize: Dynamic frameworks for subsidiary autonomy (2024) Family business-international business integration (2024) Host country politics in multinational strategy (2023) Autonomy oscillation mechanisms (2022) Scientific contributions include Editorial board memberships across 5 journals International Teachers Program (EFMD, 1990) Keynote presentations at Academy of International Business and Strategic Management Society conferences Arregle's work combines theoretical rigor with practical insights from automotive industry case studies (Audi-Lamborghini integration), demonstrating how organizational identity preservation and resource orchestration enable sustained competitive advantage in multinational contexts.
Afshin Hamrabadi is a Research Fellow at Aston Business School, Aston University. His research focuses on International Business and Strategy, particularly the location and colocation of subsidiaries in host countries and their impact on behavioral strategies. He holds a PhD in Economics and Management (with honors) from the University of Trento (2024) and an MSc in International Business and Development from the University of Parma (2020). Research Interests: International Business Strategic Management Subsidiary Location Strategies Risk Behavior in Multinational Corporations Articles Trends: His recent work explores how subsidiary colocation influences corporate decision-making under uncertainty, leveraging theories of behavioral strategy and upper-echelon effects. Key topics include firm age dynamics, multinational subsidiary performance, and cross-border organizational behavior. Teaching & Education: PhD: Economics and Management, Università degli Studi di Trento (2024) MSc: International Business and Development, University of Parma (2020) Teaches International Corporate Governance, Organizational Innovation, and Human Resources Strategy Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Aston India Centre for Applied Research, collaborating on applied business strategy initiatives.
Professor Norifumi Kawai serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Bergamo since 2021, with an extensive international academic background spanning Universität Duisburg-Essen (Germany), Universität Tübingen (Germany), University of Sussex (UK), University of Pavia (Italy), and Sophia University (Japan). Dr. Kawai completed his academic training with a Ph.D. summa cum laude in Managerial Economics from Universität Duisburg-Essen (2010), preceded by a Master's Degree in International Political Economy from the University of Pittsburgh (2003) and a Graduate Certificate in West European Studies. His scholarly credentials include Fellow status with the UK's Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Professor Kawai's research program centers on global strategy, international human resource management, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance , with particular expertise in Japanese business contexts. His work has appeared in premier journals including Journal of World Business, British Journal of Management, International Business Review, and International Journal of Human Resource Management. His recent publications reveal an evolving focus on digital transformation, crisis management during global pandemics, and gender-specific factors in entrepreneurial success across international boundaries. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity with current research extending through 2025, showing particular interest in how social media influences entrepreneurial opportunity identification and how multinational corporations implement progressive HR practices across cultural boundaries. His work frequently employs rigorous quantitative methodologies to examine complex organizational phenomena in global contexts. 2015 Best Paper Award of the Academy of Multinational Enterprises (Japan) 2018 Emerald Literati Award for Excellence (UK) Best Lecturer Award for 2012-2013 (University of Sussex) Excellence in Teaching Awards 2015 (University of Sussex) Professor Kawai maintains active research funding from multiple sources including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2016, 2019, 2020) and All Japan Bank Academic Research Promotion Foundation (2013, 2015, 2022). He serves on the editorial review board of International Business Review (since 2021) and the editorial board of International Studies of Management & Organization (since 2017), reflecting his standing in the international business academic community. His current teaching responsibilities include International Business and Trade, Special Topics in International Business, and Business Economics for graduate programs at the University of Bergamo.
Nuno Fernandes Crespo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Strategic Management and Marketing, Lisbon School of Economics & Management (ISEG), University of Lisbon. He holds a PhD in Management (2013), a Master's in Management and Industrial Strategy (2004), and a Bachelor's in Management (1999) from ISEG. His research focuses on International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Agility in international new ventures (INVs), particularly during crises. He has published extensively in journals like International Business Review , Journal of International Management , and Technological Forecasting & Social Change . His 15 most recent works (2023–2025) explore themes including: Business model innovation during crises Supplier-country image effects in B2B marketing Sustainable entrepreneurship in family firms Digitalization and early internationalization strategies Country-of-origin stereotypes in industrial marketing Dynamic capabilities in INVs He supervises Master's students in topics spanning internationalization, digital transformation, family business strategy, and innovation. Professional roles include coordinating the Master's in Management and Industrial Strategy (2016–2022), serving on ISEG’s Executive Commission, and leading the Doctoral Program in Management (2018–2022). His methodology integrates empirical research, mixed methods, and configurational approaches.
Professor Bartosz Witkowski is a faculty member at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), serving as Rector’s Representative for the SGH Doctoral School and Director of the Institute of Econometrics. He holds a PhD in quantitative methods and focuses on econometrics, particularly panel data and applied econometrics. His research explores financial systems, banking regulation, economic growth, and education quality's impact on development. Collaborations include work with the National Bank of Poland, World Bank, and government ministries. His research interests include applied econometrics , panel data analysis , and financial stability mechanisms , with a focus on European and emerging markets. Recent studies address banking sector dynamics, crisis impacts on financial systems, and the role of education in economic catch-up processes. He has authored/co-authored over 20 articles in high-impact journals, focusing on topics like banking regulation, economic convergence, and policy effectiveness. His teaching includes courses on quantitative methods for institutions such as the World Bank. Led the Institute of Econometrics, managing research and training programs. No specific grants or awards mentioned, though his work underscores practical applications of econometric models in policy and industry.
Roger (Rongxin) Chen is a Professor at the University of San Francisco, holding roles in both the School of Business and Management and School of Business and Professional Studies. His academic career spans over two decades with leadership positions including Department Chair of Marketing, Globalization and Strategy (2009-2011), and multiple committee chairs. He specializes in corporate innovation, global strategy, and international business dynamics, leveraging Silicon Valley's ecosystem for academic and corporate collaborations. Ph.D., Strategy and International Management, University of Texas at Dallas (1996) M.S., Industrial Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1986) B.S., Operations Management, Shanghai Engineering and Science University (1983) Dr. Chen's research integrates quantitative analysis with case studies, focusing on multinational corporations' strategic challenges in emerging markets. Notable areas include international joint ventures' performance, technology transfer risk management, and venture capital dynamics. His work bridges academic rigor with practical consulting for firms like Intel, Panasonic, and Lenovo. Publications emphasize strategic alliances, transition economies, and global expansion models. His 2012 I-Star case study highlights North American market entry strategies, while 2010 research on IJV performance explores dynamic capabilities theory. Earlier work (2002) analyzed semiconductor start-ups' alliance formations using resource-based frameworks. Received multiple Faculty Research Awards (2001, 2006, 2009) 1999 Silicon Valley Round Table Guru Award 1998 Abramson Award for outstanding article Advisory roles include co-founding the 'Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Confidence Index' and serving as co-founder of the Journal of Asia Business Studies. He has led curriculum development as Chair of the Graduate Curriculum Committee (2013–2016) and faculty development initiatives (2001–2004).
TieMei (Sarah) Li serves as a Full Professor of Accounting at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. Holding a Ph.D. from Concordia University and a CPA designation from China, she brings over a decade of prior experience as co-founder and managing director in China's financial industry. She also held a Visiting Associate Professor position at City University of Hong Kong (2019-2020) and has taught at University of Windsor and Concordia University. Her educational credentials include: B.A. from HuaZhong University of Science & Technology M.A. from Central University of Finance and Economics CPA from The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants Ph.D. from Concordia University Dr. Li's research centers on offshore financial centers' impact on multinational corporations, examining corporate governance tensions, financial reporting quality, environmental sustainability, and cross-border regulatory effects. Her work bridges accounting, finance, and corporate social responsibility with strong international comparative perspectives. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on how offshore operations influence corporate risk disclosure, audit practices, bank risk-taking, and environmental performance across jurisdictions. Her methodology emphasizes international datasets and cross-country comparisons to uncover systemic patterns in financial transparency and governance. Dr. Li has secured substantial research funding including an SSHRC Insight Grant ($89,300) for environmental sustainability policy research and multiple grants from CPA-Canada and university internal funds. She serves as Associate Editor for the Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics and reviews for top journals and funding councils including SSHRC and Hong Kong's RGC.
Audra Mockaitis is a Professor of International Business at Maynooth University's School of Business (Faculty of Social Sciences). She previously held tenured positions at Monash University and Victoria University of Wellington . Her research focuses on: Global (virtual) teams Cross-cultural leadership Cultural values and identity Migration in international business Language impact on multinational operations Key research projects include VALUEHOST (Lithuanian emigrant values) and studies on narcissistic leadership in SMEs. Her recent publications examine: Dark triad personality traits in CEOs Temporal schemata in virtual teams Cultural evolution in Lithuania Psychic distance in firm internationalization Award-winning scholar with 10+ Best Paper/Reviewer awards from AOM, EURAM, and ANZAM. Serves on editorial boards of Journal of World Business and Thunderbird International Business Review . Currently chairs university committees on research, promotions, and international education strategy.
Prof. Dr. Lutz Kaufmann holds the Chair for B2B Negotiations & Procurement I at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany. His work focuses on international management, procurement, and behavioral supply chain dynamics, with extensive publications on strategic sourcing, balanced scorecards, and cross-cultural business negotiations. Research Interests He investigates Business Negotiations , Dishonesty in B2B Relationships , Behavioral Management , B2B Marketing , and Strategic Procurement . His research combines empirical studies with practical applications, emphasizing decision-making biases, supplier relationship management, and emerging market operations. Academic Contributions His recent publications analyze judgment biases in supply management, electronic reverse auctions, and strategic frameworks for international expansion. Over 15+ articles span journals like Journal of Supply Chain Management , Journal of Operations Management , and International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management . 2024 Best Paper Award (Journal of Supply Chain Management) 2021 AoM Distinguished Scholar Award Multiple CSCMP/IPSERA Doctoral Dissertation Awards for supervisees Teaching & Leadership He teaches qualitative research methods and negotiation skills, with consistent Best Teacher Awards (2006–2023). As Daniela und Jürgen Westphal Foundation Trustee , he mentors students and researchers globally.
Stefan Schmid is a Professor of International Management and Strategic Management at ESCP Business School's Berlin Campus. His research focuses on multinational corporation structures, subsidiary roles, corporate governance, and internationalization strategies. University: ESCP Business School, Berlin Campus Department: International Management and Strategic Management Academic Rank: Professor Professor Schmid's work examines foreign subsidiaries as centers of competence, international corporate governance, and strategic standardization versus adaptation. His case studies span industries like automotive, retail, and consumer goods, analyzing companies such as Audi, Adidas, and Lidl. He has co-edited the "mir-Edition" series since 2008. Recent article trends highlight his expertise in cross-border acquisitions, subsidiary performance evaluation, and global retail expansion strategies. His research often integrates network theory and stakeholder management perspectives. Key students include Katharina Kretschmer (subsidiary performance), Tobias Dauth (top management internationalization), and Philipp Grosche (value chain coordination). He has supervised dissertations on service offshoring, subsidiary relationships, and international market strategies.
Adele C Scafuro is a Professor of Classics at Brown University, where she has taught since 1983. Her primary affiliation is the Classics Department, and she serves on the Managing Committee of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. She holds a B.A. in English from Vassar College (1972), an M.A. (1974), and a Ph.D. in Classical Philology from Yale University (1983). Her research focuses on intersections of law, civic institutions, and performance in ancient Greece, with specializations in Athenian legal procedures, Greek epigraphy, and drama. Notable works include The Forensic Stage: Settling Disputes in Graeco-Roman New Comedy (1997), a co-edited Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Comedy (2014), and translations of Demosthenes' speeches. Current projects explore Athenian trials by decree and epigraphic iconography in honorary wreaths. Publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with legal history, dramatic texts, and material culture. Recent work includes analyses of legal contracts in Plautus and Menander, Athenian judicial decrees, and cross-cultural reception of ancient comedy. Awards: Humboldt Fellow (1989, 2004), ACLS Fellowship (2003-2004), multiple Salomon Faculty Awards, and grants from the Arete Foundation and Loeb Classical Library. Grants: Includes funding for collaborative epigraphic projects in Messenia and research on Athenian legal history. Teaching spans courses on ancient law, Greek drama (Euripides/Sophocles), Athenian orators, and international relations among Greek city-states. She has held visiting positions at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (2004-2005), Munich's Leopold Wenger-Institut, and lectured widely in Japan and Europe. Collaborations: Works with Dr. Andronike Makres on the Inscriptions of Messenia corpus, blending epigraphy with historical analysis.
Jan Bena is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Finance Division at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. He holds dual PhDs in Finance (London School of Economics) and Economics (CERGE-EI). His research focuses on innovation, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship, with notable contributions to understanding corporate innovation dynamics, ownership structures, and the interplay between finance and global markets. He leads initiatives such as the Portfolio Management Foundation Program and advises the UBC SWIFT: Sauder Women in Finance Training Program. He also holds the Bank of Montreal Chair in International Finance. His research interests span corporate innovation (process and technological), decentralized finance (DeFi), private equity ownership structures, and the impact of global factors on firm behavior. He has developed influential datasets, including the Global Corporate Patent Dataset and Process Innovation Patent Dataset, which analyze innovation trends across industries and countries. His work frequently addresses topics like multinational corporation strategies, labor market interactions, and financial market dynamics. Key contributions include studies on how employment protection laws influence innovation, the propagation of economic downturns through multinational firms, and the long-term effects of foreign institutional ownership. His articles consistently address critical questions in corporate finance, combining theoretical models with empirical evidence from large datasets. He teaches courses on entrepreneurial finance and private equity, reflecting his expertise in these areas. Bena collaborates with leading institutions and scholars globally, contributing to both academic discourse and practical frameworks for financial decision-making. His work bridges theoretical innovation with real-world applications, influencing policy and business strategies in areas like sustainability, technological transition, and corporate governance.
Susan Freeman is a Professor of International Business at the Business School of the University of South Australia (UniSA). She is actively involved in research and supervision within the UniSA Business academic unit, with a strong focus on international entrepreneurship, SME internationalization, and global strategy. Her work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as International Business Review , Global Strategy Journal , and Scandinavian Journal of Management . Her research interests span a broad range of topics including international business strategies, subsidiary autonomy in multinational enterprises, value creation in global value chains, high-performance work systems, and the dynamics of social networks in firm internationalization. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of how SMEs from diverse contexts—such as Brazil, India, and Australia—navigate international markets and develop competitive strategies. The recent publications of Professor Freeman reflect a strong trend toward conceptual and systematic reviews that integrate theoretical frameworks like the attention-based view, resource-based view, and dynamic capabilities. Her work often explores paradoxes and tensions in international management, such as coopetition at the supranational level and the balance between autonomy and control in multinational subsidiaries. She also contributes to policy-relevant research, particularly in how governments can better support foreign subsidiaries through after-care services and tailored investment promotion. Internationalization through social networks: a systematic review and future research agenda (2024) Paradoxical tensions at multiple levels: a model of unbalanced supranational coopetition (2024) High-performance work systems in public service units (2024) Are all cats grey in the dark? A new taxonomy of internationalizing SMEs (2024) Developing successful assumed autonomy-based initiatives (2023) Professor Freeman has received recognition through citations in Web of Science and Scopus, with several of her articles cited over 10 times. She has collaborated with researchers from institutions in France, Iceland, China, and the UK, indicating a strong international research network. While specific grants are mentioned in some publications (e.g., Watanabe Trust Fund, Letterstedtska Fund, HI NIAS), detailed grant histories are not fully elaborated in the provided texts. She serves as a Research Degree Supervisor at UniSA and has contributed to edited volumes and book chapters on SME internationalization and growth frontiers in international business. Her work bridges academic theory with practical implications for managers and policymakers, particularly in the areas of export strategy, organizational design in MNEs, and support mechanisms for growing firms.
Dr. Nahid Rozalin is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director for the MBA Global Business program at Coventry University London. She has over fifteen years of academic experience, previously serving as Lecturer and Course Director for BA Global Management at Regent’s University London for eight years and as a Visiting Lecturer and Research Assistant at the University of Bedfordshire. Her academic leadership spans curriculum design and delivery in leadership, organizational behaviour, and international HRM. Her educational background includes a PhD in International Human Resource Management from the University of Bedfordshire (2015), an MA in International Human Resource Management from London Metropolitan University (2009), an MBA in Strategic and International Management from the University of Dhaka (2005), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from Regent’s University London (2020). She also completed the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School in 2023 with a grade of 93.3%. Dr. Rozalin's research focuses on international and comparative HRM, institutional and cultural theories, transfer of HR practices in MNCs, leadership, and education research . She has conducted extensive fieldwork with senior executives in European and South Asian multinational corporations, ministries, and industry experts. Her work explores how Western HRM practices are adapted in emerging economies, particularly Bangladesh, and the role of cultural and institutional contexts. The analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on HRM in multinational subsidiaries in Bangladesh, especially those of Northern European companies. Her work spans themes such as HRM transfer, control mechanisms, subsidiary HR roles, and expatriate selection, reflecting a deep engagement with both theoretical and practical aspects of global HRM. The keywords across her articles highlight her expertise in cross-cultural management, organizational behaviour, and international business. Fellow of Advance HE (formerly HEA), UK (since 2020) Member, British Academy of Management (BAM), UK (since 2010) Editor and Reviewer, Journal of Law and Social Studies (since 2019) £80,000 PhD Grant from University of Bedfordshire (2010) £12,000 MA Grant from London Metropolitan University (2008) Bangladesh Government Grants for Academic Excellence (1998–2004) Dr. Rozalin has supervised PhD and postgraduate students and is actively involved in commercial research projects at Coventry University London. She has designed and led multiple modules in leadership and organizational behaviour. Her grants and research activities demonstrate strong external recognition and funding success. She has also contributed to academic scholarship through book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. She is affiliated with professional networks including the British Academy of Management and contributes to academic discourse as a reviewer and editor. Her work bridges academia and industry, particularly through her engagement with MNCs and commercial projects.
