Aline Gatignon

Aline Gatignon is an Assistant Professor of Management at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD in Management from INSEAD and a Master’s in Development Economics from Sciences Po. Her research focuses on cross-sector partnerships addressing socio-environmental challenges in emerging markets, particularly involving firms, governments, and nonprofits. Key areas include corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and institutional transitions.

Education: PhD in Strategic Management (INSEAD), M.A. in Development Economics (Sciences Po), B.A. in Political Science (Sciences Po).

Research Interests:

• Cross-sector collaborations in healthcare, CSR, and disaster response
• Institutional voids and polycentric governance in emerging markets
• Impact of political and social strategies on firm performance

Awards: ARCS Emerging Sustainability Scholar (2023), Strategic Management Society Best PhD Paper Award, and recognition in INSEAD’s “50 Years, 50 Women, 50 Ideas” series (2018).

Editorial Roles: Member of the Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science editorial boards.

Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Management and Nonmarket Strategy, focusing on stakeholder engagement and global challenges.