Mirko Benischke

Mirko Benischke is Associate Professor of Global Strategy at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. As Dean of Engagement and Executive Education, he oversees strategic industry partnerships and professional development programs. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles at Journal of Management Studies and Journal of International Business Studies.

Research examines:

• CEO decision-making in geopolitical contexts
• Board governance and firm survival mechanisms
• Non-market strategy in regulatory environments
• Emerging market entry strategies
• Political risk assessment frameworks

Recent publications address climate adaptation strategy, SDG instrumentalization in corporate policy, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical markets. Methodological approaches combine large-scale econometric analysis with behavioral experiments, focusing on CEO risk perceptions and board network effects.

Teaching excellence recognized through multiple 'Professor of the Year' awards for courses in Global Strategy and International Business.