معرفی
Chinmay Pattnaik is an Associate Professor and Academic Director (International) at the University of Sydney Business School, specializing in international business strategy and emerging market firms. He holds a prestigious John H. Dunning Visiting Fellowship at the University of Reading and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Asia Pacific Journal of Management. His research focuses on institutional contexts influencing multinational enterprises, corporate diversification, and global strategies of firms from emerging economies.
- Education: MA, MPhil (Jawaharlal Nehru University), PhD (Savitribai Phule Pune University)
- Affiliations: Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, Vice President of Asia Academy of Management
Research Interests
Chinmay’s work emphasizes 'contextualizing theories' to evaluate institutional environments (e.g., Korea, India, China) and their impact on corporate strategy. He explores subnational institutional factors, business group networks, and the consequences of diversification on firm performance. Key themes include:
- Emerging market firms' global expansion motivations
- Role of home country context in internationalization
- Strategic implications of corporate diversification
Recent Publications Trends
His recent work analyzes diversity in Hollywood films, political ideology’s role in corporate activities, and Asia-Pacific management contexts. He also examines cross-border acquisitions, subsidiary staffing challenges, and platform economy innovations.
Awards & Grants
- John H. Dunning Visiting Fellow (2023–present)
- Best Conference Paper, AAOM 2019
- Best Paper in Global Strategy, SMS 2018
- Grant: 'Developing Linkages with India and South Korea' (2014)
Advising & Teams
Current advisees include Evelyn PENG (studying demand-side perspectives in internationalization) and Sean WANG (examining top management teams’ influence on internationalization). He collaborates with global teams on projects blending institutional theory and empirical analysis.

