Daniel Rottig

Dr. Daniel Rottig is a Professor of International Business and Global Strategic Management at Florida Gulf coast University (FGCU), housed in the Lutgert College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management, an MBA in International Business, and degrees in Business Administration and International Studies. His research focuses on multinational corporations’ institutional environments, international M&A performance, emerging market strategies, and global ethical issues. He has published widely and received multiple awards for scholarship and teaching.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management (emphasis on Global Strategic Management & International Business)
• MBA in International Business
• German Diploma in Business Administration (International Economics, Finance, Marketing)
• Diploma in International Studies

His research interests emphasize institutional frameworks of multinational firms, merger performance, strategic challenges in emerging markets, and global ethical governance. He has received accolades including the AIB Service Excellence Award for his editorial work on AIB Insights. His teaching excellence is recognized by FGCU’s Teaching Excellence Award, making him the first faculty member to win both Teaching and Scholarship Excellence Awards.

Professional Involvement:

• Dean of Fellows, AIB-SE Chapter
• Past Chair, AIB-SE Chapter (world’s largest regional AIB chapter)
• Editorial roles: Editor/Associate Editor/Senior Editor for top journals

He has held visiting professorships at leading universities across six continents and served in executive board roles in academic organizations. Prior to academia, he worked at Merrill Lynch (USA) and ING Group (Europe).