Lars Isaksson

Dr. Lars Isaksson is a Lecturer in International Business at QUT’s School of Advertising, Marketing & PR (AMPR), within the Faculty of Business & Law. He holds a PhD in Management (Global Business Strategy) from Bond University, alongside an MBA, MIB, and B.Sc. in Economics/Distribution. His research focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR), ESG frameworks, and how strategic management can enhance financial performance through reputational capital. He has extensive industry experience, including managerial roles at Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola and Toyota, spanning over 60 countries.

Teaching expertise includes units such as Global Business Strategy, Cross-Cultural Management, and International Logistics, delivered to EMBA, MBA, and undergraduate students across multiple institutions. His research explores CSR’s impact on firm performance, cultural influences on entrepreneurship, and the economics of ESG. He co-supervises PhD candidates in areas like brand experience in the metaverse and consumer engagement in MENA markets.

Dr. Isaksson’s industry roles include CEO of a Swedish Pharma company, Solution Sales Manager at Intermec Technologies, and a Platoon Medic in the Swedish Armed Forces. He is currently accepting research students for Honours, Masters, and PhD programs in International Business and related fields.