H.J. Drogendijk

Prof. H.J. Drogendijk is a Full Professor of International Business and Chair in Internationalization Strategy at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. She holds the position of Director of Graduate Studies, overseeing research master and doctoral programs. Her research focuses on multinational corporations' strategies, particularly sustainability integration, subsidiary communication dynamics, and cultural/attention processes. She has published in top journals like Journal of International Business Studies and serves as Associate Editor of the Global Strategy Journal.

Education: PhD in International Management (Tilburg University, 2001), MSc in Business Administration, and prior roles at Uppsala University and Tilburg University.

Research Interests: Sustainability strategies in MNCs, subsidiary voice mechanisms, cultural distance effects, and strategic renewal processes. Current projects explore heterogeneity in emerging market multinationals and CSO influence on CSR performance.

Awards & Grants: Multiple best reviewer awards (JIBS, AOM), €335k grant for subsidiary communication research, and the 2014 “That’s Interesting Award” for strategic renewal work. Over €1M in total research funding secured.

Teaching & Leadership: Teaches Managing Cultural Differences and Multinationals and CSR. Supervised 9+ PhD students. Academic leadership roles include President of EIBA and Chair of SMS Global Strategy Interest Group.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Uppsala University on subsidiary communication projects and leads Groningen's international business research group.