Olga Bruyaka

Olga Bruyaka is Professor and Department Chair of Management at West Virginia University. Her research examines value creation mechanisms in organizations, focusing on knowledge search strategies, inter-firm collaboration, and ambidextrous internationalization across emerging and knowledge-driven industries.

• Ph.D. in Management (EM Lyon Business School, France)
• M.S. in Strategy and Management (EM Lyon Business School, France)
• M.S. in Economics (Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University, Ukraine)
• B.S. in Management (Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University, Ukraine)

Her work investigates how firms' strategies affect innovation outcomes, economic performance, and longevity, with empirical contexts spanning biopharmaceuticals, fiber optics, and high-speed train industries. Recent publications analyze dynamic capabilities, coopetition networks, and status effects on reputation signaling.

Scientific Awards:

• French government study grant

Her teaching portfolio includes Strategic Management, Global Business Communications, and International Business Education. Prior to WVU, she served as Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech, USA.