Omer N. Gokalp

Omer N. Gokalp, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Strategy and International Business at Suffolk University. He teaches strategic management and international business courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, employing experiential methods like simulations to enhance critical thinking.

• Education: PhD and MBA from University of Texas at Dallas; BA in Economics from Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey

His research focuses on organizational wrongdoing, crisis management, corporate social responsibility, and product recalls in the automotive industry. Publications in Journal of World Business, Global Strategy Journal, and Journal of Business Research highlight his work on firm-government relationships, insider trading, brand concepts, and corporate tax evasion.

Recent articles explore corporate tax compliance, product recalls, and green energy impacts on firm performance, spanning disciplines like finance, marketing, and environmental policy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Suffolk University Research Grant 2017-2018
  • Finalist for Best Paper Award, Social Issues in Management Division, Academy of Management Conference - 2014

Professor Gokalp also consults with businesses in the U.S. and Europe on strategic management. He held roles such as Track Chair at AIB US-Northeast 2021 Chapter Conference.