Alejandro Allera Mercadillo

Alejandro Allera Mercadillo serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations, Information, & Decisions at Montpellier Business School. With over 20 years of international business experience spanning 30+ countries, he uniquely bridges academia, government, and private sector through the triple helix model of development. His expertise encompasses business strategy design, internationalization processes, and sustainable market entry approaches across diverse industrial sectors.

Professor Allera holds a Business Administration degree (Marketing specialization), two Master's degrees (Politics and Public Management; Specialized Studies in Enterprise Economy), and multiple diplomas including Finance (TEC de Monterrey), International Trade Policy (US Department of State), and Social Development. His credentials are complemented by a World Wide Sommelier Diploma and dozens of specialized workshops in International Business and Sustainability.

His research centers on Sustainable International Business, with particular focus on Supply Chain Sustainability in Food Industries, Public-Private Partnerships for inclusive growth, and Cultural Dimensions in Global Markets. He investigates how sustainable business models can drive economic development while addressing social inclusion challenges, drawing from extensive field experience in trade promotion and export strategy implementation.

Recent publications demonstrate his analytical approach to historical economic transitions (2024 US economy case study) and contemporary sustainable systems (2024 AoMO conference paper), alongside practical market-entry analyses like the Italian wine case in Mexico (2023). His work consistently connects theoretical frameworks with actionable business strategies across diverse economic contexts.

As an educator, Professor Allera leverages his triple-helix career to provide students with real-world insights into international business strategy. His teaching covers International Strategy, Supply Chain Sustainability, and Logistics Management, enriched by leadership roles directing International Business programs at Tecnológico de Monterrey and ongoing consulting practice supporting companies in global expansion.