Daphne YIU

Professor Daphne YIU is a prominent academic in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, currently serving as Lee Kong Chian Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds tenured positions at leading institutions including the University of Oklahoma (Rath Chair in Strategic Management) and Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research focuses on institutional dynamics, strategic choices in global contexts, and innovation in Asia. She has extensive editorial roles at journals like Journal of World Business and Academy of Management Journal, and leadership positions in professional associations including Asia Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management, University of Oklahoma
• Master of Philosophy in Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• B.B.A. (Management of Organizations), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Research Interests:
Prof. YIU explores strategic responses to institutionalization, internationalization, and socio-cognitive/affective institutions in Asia. Her work bridges global grand challenges with corporate strategies, emphasizing digital transformation and platform strategies. Key themes include corporate governance, social entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems.

Publications Trends:
Her recent work addresses geopolitical conflicts' impact on firms (e.g., trade wars, political relations), institutional sentiment in cross-border acquisitions, and digital innovation models. She consistently publishes in top-tier journals like Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Journal.

Key Awards:

• AMJ Outstanding Reviewer Award
• Best Paper Awards
• Teaching Excellence Recognition

Advising & Administrative Roles:
As Strategy Implementation Expert at University of Oklahoma and Department Chair at CUHK, she led research centers like Center for Business Sustainability. She advises DBA candidate David Chia and actively contributes to policy via Hong Kong Research Grants Council.

Labs & Networks:
Her academic network includes researchers across China, Hong Kong, and Italy. She co-founded research initiatives on sustainability and international business, maintaining ties with institutions through her editorial and council roles.