Fan Xia

Fan Xia is an Associate Professor in the Strategy and Innovation department at Rennes School of Business. His research focuses on strategic management, corporate governance, and innovation in Chinese manufacturing contexts. Dr. Xia holds a PhD from UCLA and has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Peking University.

Education includes:

• PhD, University of California, Los Angeles (2003-2007)
• M.A. (institution not specified)
• Executive Education, Harvard Business School (2011-2012)

Dr. Xia's research examines ownership structures, mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneurial adaptation in emerging economies. His work combines quantitative analysis with case studies to explore how corporate strategies influence firm performance and innovation trajectories.

His publications consistently address strategic renewal, institutional ownership dynamics, and firm-level responses to market uncertainties. Recent articles emphasize resource redeployment in acquisitions and the role of agglomeration economies in enhancing foreign firm competitiveness.

No scientific awards, advising relationships, or laboratory affiliations are documented in the provided materials.