Vikas Kumar

Professor Vikas Kumar is a leading academic in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School. He holds a BA from Delhi University, an MIB from IIFT, and a PhD from Saint Louis University. His research focuses on emerging market firms' internationalization strategies, institutional contexts, and business group dynamics. As Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Management, he influences global research trends in the field. He has authored numerous books and articles, including 'Global Outsourcing and Offshoring' (Cambridge University Press).

Key roles include Director of the Emerging Markets Research Group (EMRG) and past visiting scholar at Stanford University. Awards include the University of Sydney Business School's Excellence in Research Award (2013) and recognition for impactful research on emerging market firms. His teaching spans Global Business, Strategy, and Cross-Cultural Management. Current students explore topics like ESG, behavioral strategy, and sustainability in global supply chains.

Research highlights include studies on India's business groups, the role of institutions in firm strategies, and the impact of digitalization on international practices. He actively contributes to editorial boards of journals like Journal of Management Studies and Management International Review.