Rian Drogendijk

Rian Drogendijk is a Professor in the Department of Global Economics & Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen. His research contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through expertise in international business dynamics and cross-cultural management.

His primary research areas include International Business, Cultural Distance, Internationalization strategies, Transnational Corporations, Emerging Economies, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Global Virtual Teams. He investigates how firms navigate institutional complexities, attention allocation in multinational enterprises, and microfoundational approaches to international expansion.

Recent publications demonstrate a methodological shift toward experimental designs and modular frameworks in international business research, with strong emphasis on cultural/institutional distance metrics and sustainability-driven corporate roles. Key trends show integration of organizational theory with practical CSR implementation challenges.

Scientific awards include:

• Best Reviewer Award AoM 2020
• JIBS Best Reviewer Award 2020
• Best Reviewer Award 2019
• Best Reviewer Award 2017
• JIBS Best Reviewer Award 2017

Professor Drogendijk actively mentors graduate researchers with two supervised works documented, serves on editorial boards for Global Strategy Journal and Journal of World Business, and organizes major conferences including Strategic Management Society events and Academy of International Business consortia.