Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
My research interests are:
- International innovation alliances
- Top management teams and technological change
- Migrant and refugee employees
- Cultural differences and leadership
I am pleased to talk to potential PhD students with interesting proposals that link to my research interests.
Biography
Robin is a Professor in International Business. His expertise encompasses three primary areas: 1) international innovation alliances, 2) top management teams and technological changes, and 3) the workplace integration of migrants. Robin's research has gained international acclaim, earning him multiple prestigious awards. His research projects addressing grand challenges have successfully secured significant research funds in Canada, China, and Germany.
Robin brings a wealth of international academic experience to Northumbria University, having previously held positions at Newcastle University, and the University of Bayreuth in Germany. He is an esteemed member of the GLOBE 2020 research project, and he also lends his expertise to the Journal of Business Research as an Associate Editor.
His passion for teaching is evident in his diverse courses covering International Business, Strategy & Organisation, Innovation Management, and empirical research methods. His dedication to innovative pedagogy has been recognized through an award for outstanding teaching from the University of Bayreuth in 2017. Furthermore, his pioneering efforts in creating animated learning videos for dissertation support led to a nomination for a Best Teaching Award at Newcastle University.
Beyond academia, Robin actively engages in knowledge transfer through close collaboration with practitioners. Grounded in his research, he provides training and consultancy services to policymakers and managers in Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), small and medium-sized companies, and non-profit organizations across Canada, China, Germany, and the UK. Robin's impactful work is regularly featured in various media outlets, including newspapers and radio and has been covered by the World Economic Forum.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Business Administration, PhD, University of Bayreuth
Nov 2009 → Jul 2014
Award Date: 15 Jul 2014
Business and Administration, Diploma, University of Bayreuth
Oct 2004 → Oct 2009
Award Date: 14 Nov 2009
External positions
Newcastle University
Feb 2020 → Apr 2023
Zeppelin University
Oct 2014 → Jan 2020
University of Bayreuth
Nov 2009 → Jan 2020
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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Digital product innovation management: Balancing stability and fluidity through formalization
Pesch, R., Endres, H. & Bouncken, R. B., Nov 2021, In: Journal of Product Innovation Management. 38, 6, p. 726-744 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How to achieve benefits from diversity in international alliances: Mechanisms and cultural intelligence
Pesch, R. & Bouncken, R. B., 2018, In: Global Strategy Journal. p. 275 300 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Family Firms, Alliance Governance and Mutual Knowledge Creation
Bouncken, R. B., Hughes, M., Ratzmann, M., Cesinger, B. & Pesch, R., 2020, In: British Journal of Management. p. 769 791 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
38 Citations (Scopus) -
Post-formational buyer directives: Aid or harm for learning and innovation in alliances
Bouncken, R. B., Ratzmann, M., Covin, J. G. & Pesch, R., 1 Jul 2023, In: Industrial Marketing Management. 112, p. 27-39 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Be a hero: Employ refugees like a pragmatist
Pesch, R., Ipek, E. & Fitzsimmons, S., 24 Feb 2023, In: Organizational Dynamics. p. 1-8 8 p., 100912.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus)41 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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VHB (Verband der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft) Best Paper Award 2021 (Nomination)
Taeuscher, Karl (Recipient), Bouncken, Ricarda B. (Recipient) & Pesch, Robin (Recipient), 2021
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Best Paper Award of the Academy of International Business, US West Chapter Annual Conference 2020
Pesch, Robin (Recipient) & Ipek, Ebru (Recipient), 2020
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Christer Karlsson Best Paper Award of the IPDMC (Innovation Product Development Management Conference) 2020
Pesch, Robin (Recipient), Endres, Herbert (Recipient) & Bouncken, Ricarda B. (Recipient), 2020
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Strategic Management Stream Award of the annual conference of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) 2018
Pesch, Robin (Recipient), Bouncken, Ricarda B. (Recipient) & Nagel, Eckhard (Recipient), 2018
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