Prof. Pervez Ghauri

Professor of International Business at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK.

Editor in Chief: International Business Review (IBR).

Consulting Editor: Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS).

I am a scholar with extensive experience in teaching, research and institution building. I have developed several Master and MBA programmes within top schools in Europe (Uppsala University, University of Groningen, Manchester Business School and King’s College London).

I have been conducting research on international marketing and international business topics, with focus on the internationalisation process and entry strategies. In the last seven years my research focus has shifted towards the externalities of international business, specifically the activities of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in emerging markets. My latest projects include:

• Social entrepreneurship.
• The role of multinational enterprises in poverty alleviation.
• Developing a digital business model for the benefit of the poor and female segments.
• Exploring how MNEs can create a competitive position through ethical behaviour in emerging markets.

The majority of the projects above have been funded by organisations such as the; European Commission, Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) UK, Handelsbanken, Riksbankens Jubileumsfond and Soderbergs foundation in Sweden. To date I have raised more than €5m in research funding.

I have published 30+ books and 100+ journal articles in top level journals. Some of my books have been translated in several languages and are used globally, including the USA, across Europe, and China.