Peter Buckley

Peter J. Buckley is Professor of International Business at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, and Founder Director of the Centre for International Business (CIBUL) at the University of Leeds. He holds honorary doctorates from institutions worldwide and is a Fellow of prestigious organizations including the British Academy and the Academy of International Business. His research focuses on multinational enterprises, foreign direct investment, knowledge management, and globalization's impact on emerging economies such as China and India.

Education:

• BA (Econ) in Social Sciences, University of York
• MA in Development Economics, University of East Anglia
• PhD in Economics, Lancaster University
• Honorary doctorates from Uppsala, Lappeenranta, Copenhagen, and others

Research Interests: Theoretical and empirical studies of multinational enterprises, global value chains, FDI in emerging markets, knowledge transfer, and international business strategy. His work bridges theory with practical implications for global business and policy.

Awards:

• Viipuri Prize (2006)
• Richard Whipp Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
• OBE (2012)
• Fellow of the British Academy (2014)
• Multiple honorary professorships and global recognitions

Grants & Leadership: Founded CIBUL, a leading research center, and contributed to initiatives like Leeds' White Rose East Asia Centre. Advised governments and international bodies, including UNCTAD and UNIDO. Active in policy discussions on global economic integration and sustainability.

Labs/Teams: Leads CIBUL and collaborates with global networks across academia and industry, focusing on international business theory and emerging market dynamics.