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Alain Verbeke is a Professor at the Department of Management within the Faculty of Economics and Business at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). His research focuses on multinational enterprises, international business strategy, and location advantages, with significant contributions to internalization theory and regional strategy. He has published 288 research outputs including articles, books, and conference papers, and has supervised 66 student works.
His research expertise spans multiple domains with a particular focus on Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) (100% of his work), Internalization Theory (64%), Regional Strategy (43%), and International Business (34%). His work also extends to subsidiary management, governance structures, and seaports economics.
Verbeke's recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution in his research interests, moving from traditional international business topics toward sustainability, circular economy applications in port management, and the impact of global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic on multinational strategies. His work increasingly integrates environmental and social considerations with traditional business strategy frameworks.
- h-index of 55
- 13674 total citations
- Active research since 1986
Professor Verbeke has supervised numerous Master's theses on topics ranging from location advantages for multinational enterprises to circular marketing strategies in the fashion industry. His consultancy work includes significant projects for the Brussels port cluster and the Port of Zeebrugge, focusing on socio-economic impacts and circular economy transitions. He has led multiple research projects, including the GOA75 project on Foreign Subsidiary Management in Belgium and studies on the economic impact of DHL's hub activities at Zaventem airport.
His research activities extend to industrial clusters, technological manufacturing, and policy recommendations for improving Belgium's attractiveness for technology-intensive investments. Verbeke maintains active collaborations with researchers across Europe, particularly in port economics and multinational enterprise studies.
