Afonso Almeida Costa

Afonso Almeida Costa is an Assistant Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD and M.Sc. in Management (Strategy) from INSEAD, alongside degrees in Economics from Nova SBE. His research focuses on corporate and competitive strategy, particularly how corporate-level dimensions like resource allocation, innovation strategies, and managerial practices influence firm performance in competitive markets. He integrates theories such as the resource-based view and value-based perspective with product-market competition.

Education:

• PhD in Management (Strategy), INSEAD (2016)
• M.Sc. in Management (Strategy), INSEAD (2012)
• M.Sc. in Economics (Industrial/Public Economics), Nova SBE (2009)
• Bachelor in Economics, Nova SBE (2007)

His research interests include analyzing strategic resource allocation, corporate governance, and the interplay between value creation and competitive dynamics. His publications explore topics like internal capital markets, strategic alliances, and the theoretical foundations of organizational knowledge. Prior to academia, he worked as an M&A analyst at Haitong Bank.

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