Herbert Davis

Herbert Davis is a Full-time Professor of Strategic Management and International Affairs at the George Washington University. During the 2016-2017 academic year, he served as the Senior Scowcroft Fellow at the George H. W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. His expertise spans strategic management in developing countries, with a focus on South Asia and the Middle East.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Strategic Management or a related field from Louisiana State University

Research Interests:
Herbert Davis is renowned for his work on cross-cultural management, comparative management practices, and regional strategic frameworks in South Asia and the Middle East. He has authored seminal works such as National Culture and International Management in East Asia (Thomson Business Press) and Management in India: Trends and Transition (Sage, India). His research emphasizes institutional collaboration, energy policy in South Asia, and corporate governance in developing economies.

Professional Experience:

• Former Vice President for International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Founder of the South Asia Regional Energy Coalition (SAREC), funded by USAID
• Acting Chief of Party for the USAID-funded Iraq Financial Development Project (2010–2013)
• Senior Fulbright Professor to Bangladesh and visiting professor at institutions like the University of Western Australia and the National University of Singapore

Grants and Advising:

• Led USAID-funded initiatives to strengthen financial education in Iraq’s universities
• Supported regional energy coalitions in South Asia through USAID grants

Labs/Teams:
No specific labs or teams mentioned; his work is centered on collaborative projects and institutional partnerships.