
معرفی
Juan Alcacer is the James J. Hill Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He holds a PhD in International Business and Strategy from the University of Michigan, an M.A. in Economics, an MBA in Finance, and a Computer Engineering degree. His research focuses on international strategies, location decisions, and agglomeration economies.
- PhD - University of Michigan (Ross School of Business)
- MA - Economics, University of Michigan
- MBA - IESA
- Computer Engineering - Universidad Simon Bolivar
Alcacer’s work examines how firms build competitive advantage through geographic choices, supply chain dynamics, and knowledge transfer. Recent projects analyze Brexit’s impact on investment and the role of internal/external agglomeration economies.
His publications span top journals like Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, and Journal of International Business. Awards include the 2024 HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award and the 2016 Michigan Ross Distinguished PhD Alumni Award.
- 2024 HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award
- 2019 Greenhill Award for Field Global Immersion program
- 2016 Michigan Ross Distinguished PhD Alumni Award
- 2013 Meritorious Service Award from Management Science
At HBS, he teaches required MBA strategy courses, Executive Education programs, and PhD seminars. His consulting spans global corporations on competitive advantage and location strategy.



