Andrew Spicer

Andrew Spicer is an Associate Professor in the Sonoco International Business Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. His research focuses on the intersection of business and society in global contexts, particularly in areas like corporate sustainability, institutional analysis, and entrepreneurship in developing economies. He holds a Ph.D. from the Wharton School and a B.A. from Yale University.

His academic career includes roles as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Business & Society and editorial positions at multiple journals. His teaching encompasses globalization, international business, and sustainable development. Notable contributions include studies on Walmart’s sustainability strategies and microfinance institutional frameworks. He has served on numerous university committees and initiatives, including the Sustainable Enterprise and Development Initiative and the Walmart Sustainability Case Project.

Research interests span privatization policies, ethical evaluations in global business, corruption dynamics, and sustainable enterprise evolution. His work frequently addresses cross-national institutional contexts, particularly in post-communist and emerging markets.

• Education: Ph.D. in Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1998); B.A. in Soviet and East European Studies, Yale University (1990).
• Key Roles: Co-Editor, Business & Society; Academic Director, International Business Major.
• Service: Leadership in faculty development programs, Moore School committees, and global curriculum initiatives.
• Publications: Over 30 journal articles and book chapters, with a focus on institutional theory and global business ethics.