Sami Saarenketo

Sami Saarenketo is the Dean and Professor of International Marketing at the School of Business and Management, LUT University in Finland. He concurrently holds a visiting professorship at Mälardalen University, Sweden, and previously served as Professor II at Trondheim Business School, NTNU, Norway. His research focuses on international entrepreneurship, SME globalization strategies, digital transformation, and sustainable business models. Saarenketo’s work examines how strategic orientations, network competence, and institutional environments influence the international performance of knowledge-intensive firms.

His research interests span themes such as entrepreneurial orientation, business model innovation, CSR-driven internationalization, and the impact of digitalization on global market entry. He has conducted studies on born-global firms, transnational ecosystems, and crisis management in SMEs. His contributions bridge theoretical frameworks with practical insights for firms navigating global markets.

Publications highlight trends toward digital entrepreneurship, sustainability integration in international strategies, and the role of home market contexts. His work emphasizes SME resilience through strategic adaptability and network-based growth mechanisms. Collaborations with institutions like Stanford University’s Scancor Program and international universities underscore his global academic engagement.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His advising and grants activities are not detailed here, but his leadership roles suggest involvement in academic and institutional initiatives. Saarenketo’s affiliations at LUT Business School reflect his commitment to advancing research in international business and entrepreneurship education.