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Xena Welch Guerra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. She holds a PhD from the University of St.Gallen and has held visiting and teaching positions at INSEAD Singapore, University of Cambridge Judge Business School, and University of Warwick Business School.
Her research focuses on Corporate and Behavioral Strategy, with a strong emphasis on Mergers and Acquisitions. Key research themes include the pre-deal phase of M&A, value creation, serial acquisitions, and international expansion. Her work integrates behavioral insights with strategic decision-making in corporate contexts.
Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on M&A processes, from target selection to value realization. These works span both academic journals and practitioner-oriented reports, often in collaboration with leading institutions and firms such as Deloitte. The research demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach combining strategic management, behavioral theory, and financial outcomes.
- Peter-Werhahn-Preis for the best dissertation of the year
- Grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation
- Member, Editorial Review Board, Journal of Management
- Member, Editorial Board, Long Range Planning
Xena has advised and contributed to academic governance, serving as Co-chair of the Faculty Council and coordinating the Research Clinic for MSc programs in Strategic Management and Strategic Entrepreneurship. She has received research grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation and has been involved in collaborative research projects with external partners. Her academic service includes peer review and editorial roles in top journals.
She is actively engaged in the academic and professional community, contributing to public discourse through media appearances such as the Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum "Mergers & Acquisitions", and her research is widely read, with significant Mendeley readership and Scopus citations.
