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Dr. Vikrant Shirodkar is an Associate Professor of International Business specializing in Strategy and Marketing at the University of Sussex Business School. He convenes the MSc International Management programme and focuses on non-market strategies (corporate political activity, CSR, environmental management), institutional distance effects on multinational enterprises, and emerging markets business contexts. His research appears in top journals like Journal of World Business and International Business Review.
Education:
- PhD in Management, University of Kent (2013)
- MSc in Information Technology, Lancaster University (2009)
- B.Eng (Computer Engineering), University of Mumbai (2004)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, University of Sussex (201?)
Key Roles:
- Associate Editor, Multinational Business Review
- Editorial Board Member, International Business Review
- AIB UKI Executive Board Member (2021–present)
- Former Director of BSc International Business (2018–2021) and Doctoral Studies (2018–2019)
Research Interests: His work examines how firms navigate non-market challenges in global markets, including political strategies, institutional barriers, and CSR practices. He has co-edited a Palgrave book on non-market strategies and contributed to frameworks analyzing MNE subsidiary performance.
Awards:
- 2020: Best Reviewer, European Management Review
- 2019: Research Excellence Award, Sussex Business School
- 2018: Best Paper at AIB UKI Conference
Advising & Grants: Supervised four PhD students (Yan Wu, Sushma Kumari, Ashjan Baokbah, Jackie Lyons) and contributed to the EU-funded RESPECT project (2018–2021).
Teaching: Courses include Global Strategy, Business Context in Emerging Economies, and Economic/Social Environment Analysis. Previously taught at Imperial College London, University of Amsterdam, and other institutions.
