Ruth V. Aguilera

Ruth V. Aguilera is a Full Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. She holds affiliate roles at the National University of Singapore and has held tenured positions at the University of Illinois and other global institutions. Her research focuses on corporate governance, sustainability, and global strategy, with emphasis on institutional theory and cross-border management.

• Affiliations: D'Amore-McKim School of Business (Primary), National University of Singapore (Visiting)
• Educations: PhD in Sociology (Harvard University), M.A. in Economics (University of Barcelona), Advanced Management Diploma (University of Lancaster)

Her work bridges corporate governance and societal challenges, examining topics like multinational enterprise environmental outcomes, AI governance, and shareholder activism. She serves as Area Editor for Journal of International Business Studies and holds triple fellowship status in the Academy of Management, Academy of International Business, and Strategic Management Society.

• Awards: Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2020–present), Arnold O. Beckman Award (2014)
• Teaching: Global Strategy, Corporate Governance (Undergraduate, MBA, PhD, Executive Programs)

Aguilera's research demonstrates significant empirical and theoretical contributions, including studies on corporate purpose, governance deviance, and institutional configurations in emerging markets. She advises multiple journals and has authored/co-authored over 150 publications.