Gilbert Kofi Adarkwah

Gilbert Kofi Adarkwah is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Business at HEC Montréal. He holds a PhD in Strategic Management from BI Norwegian Business School and has expertise in Impact Investing, Investment Law, Non-market Strategy, and Africa-centric investments. His current research focuses on geopolitical dynamics, political risk management, and corporate strategies in high-risk environments.

**Education:**

• PhD (Business and Economics, Strategic Management), BI Norwegian Business School
• LLM (International Trade & Law), University of Oslo
• MSc (International Relations), Norwegian University of Life Sciences
• MSc (Business), BI Norwegian Business School
• BA (Marketing & Internationalization), Hedmark University College

**Research Interests:**
His work examines how multinational enterprises navigate geopolitical tensions, environmental crises, and political risks, particularly in Africa. He explores strategies for leveraging institutional frameworks and digital platforms to enhance entrepreneurial opportunities and sustainable investments.

**Awards:**

• 2025: ICSB Global Honor & UN MSMEs Day Contributor
• 2024: Top 10 JSBM Impactful Paper (co-authored)
• 2022: Best Reviewer Award, Strategic Management Society

**Teaching & Supervision:**
He teaches courses on international business networks and multinational organization theories. Supervised 5 MSc projects focusing on topics like investment policies in Africa, supplier performance in aerospace, and football as a private equity asset.

**Key Contributions:**
His 2024 JSBM paper highlights digital communities' role in entrepreneurial development, while recent 2025 studies address Africa’s geopolitical challenges and MNEs' environmental roles. He also engages in policy-oriented research, including UN MSMEs initiatives.