Olivier LAMOTTE

Olivier Lamotte is a Professor of International Strategy and Economics at EM Normandie Business School, where he has served since 2019. He holds a PhD in International Economics from Université de Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2005) and an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from Aix-Marseille Université (2018). His research focuses on internationalization strategies, multinational enterprises, innovation dynamics, and emerging economies, with a particular emphasis on cross-border acquisitions, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and global trade patterns.

Professionally, he has held visiting research positions at institutions in Japan, the UK, and the US, including Brown University and the University of Sussex. He also served as Deputy Dean overseeing the Paris, Oxford, and Dublin campuses of EM Normandie. His teaching includes courses on Principles of Contemporary Economics and International Strategy.

His research explores themes such as the interplay between corporate reputation and M&A decisions, the impact of informal economies on export performance, and the role of proximity in digital-era entrepreneurial ecosystems. His work has been published in journals like Journal of Business Venturing Insights and European Management Review, with a focus on bridging theoretical insights with practical implications for global business strategy.

Key contributions include analyses of cross-border merger dynamics, the strategic use of intangible resources, and the socio-economic effects of multinational enterprises in emerging markets. His interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, management, and policy analysis to address contemporary challenges in global business environments.