Božidar Vlačić

Dr. Božidar Vlačić is Assistant Professor at Católica Porto Business School and Scientific Coordinator of the Research Centre in Management and Economics (CEGE) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. He holds a PhD in Economic Analysis and Business Strategy and serves as visiting scholar at the University of Zagreb and RMIT University.

His research examines international business strategies with focus on internationalization processes, network influences on decision-making, and innovation capability development. Recent publications investigate open innovation's role in sustainable business practices, coopetition dynamics, and digital transformation impacts on international sales performance.

As associate editor for Technology in Society and Journal of Enterprising Communities, he promotes research on international entrepreneurship. He co-chairs the EIBA Early Career Network and contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and international collaborations.