Henrique Correa da Cunha

Dr. Henrique Correa da Cunha serves as an Associate Professor in the Global Management Studies program at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, where he has taught undergraduate and MBA courses since 2009.

His academic credentials include:

• BSBA from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA
• MBA from HULT International Business School, Boston, MA, USA
• Academic Master in Business Administration from Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB), Brazil
• PhD in Business Administration and Management Accounting from FURB, Brazil
• PhD in Innovation Sciences from Halmstad University, Sweden

Dr. Correa da Cunha's research centers on International Business dynamics in Latin America, with emphasis on how cultural frameworks and formal institutions shape multinational firms' internationalization strategies. His work bridges theoretical institutional analysis with practical cross-border management challenges, addressing critical gaps in understanding subsidiary performance under asymmetric institutional environments. This focus positions him at the forefront of emerging markets research, particularly regarding cultural adaptation and risk mitigation in volatile economic landscapes.

His recent publication surge (8 papers in 2022-2023) reveals evolving research trajectories toward geopolitical risk assessment in trade patterns, advanced cultural distance measurement, and outward investment determinants from Latin American firms. These studies consistently employ rigorous quantitative methodologies across multiple Latin American contexts, demonstrating methodological sophistication while maintaining regional specificity.

Key accolades include:

• Best PhD Dissertation Paper award at the 16th SGBED conference (2019)
• Nomination for AIB-Lat 2018 best papers
• Nomination for Best Student Reviewer at the AIB-SE conference (2015)
• Full International MBA Scholarship from Bunge Alimentos (2007/2008)
• Best Business Plan award by OSRAM Sylvania (2008)

Dr. Correa da Cunha teaches core courses including GMS 200 (Introduction to Global Management) and GMS 693 (The Latin American and Caribbean Business Environment). His industry experience in multinational firms prior to academia informs practical classroom applications. While specific grant details aren't provided, his sustained publication output in top journals indicates active research funding and supervision of graduate students, as evidenced by his dissertation award recognition.

Though no dedicated research lab is mentioned, his extensive international co-authorship network—spanning Brazilian, Swedish, and other Latin American institutions—demonstrates robust collaborative research infrastructure focused on emerging market dynamics.