Pierre van der Eng

Pierre van der Eng is an Associate Professor and Reader in International Business and Business History at the Australian National University (ANU), Research School of Management. He is recognized as Australia's research leader in economic history, with expertise spanning economic and business history, international business, and development economics. His work focuses on Indonesia's economic development, Australia's business history, European integration, and EU-Australia relations. His research has been funded by the Australian Research Council and the Shibusawa Foundation.

Van der Eng holds a PhD, MA, and BA, and has advised AusAID on development projects. His research emphasizes Indonesia's economic challenges, including historical famines, CSR evolution, and post-colonial business dynamics. He has contributed to major projects like the 'Indonesia Project' phases IV and V, exploring foreign MNE strategies in Australia and EU-Australia trade relations.

His awards include the 2021 nomination as Australia's economic history research leader. He has published widely in top journals and edited volumes, with a focus on long-term economic trends, multinational enterprise strategies, and historical crisis responses. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy implications, particularly in Asia-Pacific economic contexts.