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Robin Pesch

Prof, Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7718-5953

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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 and the European Management Journal 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 with policymakers and managers in Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), small and medium-sized companies, and non-profit organizations. Robin's impactful work is regularly featured in various media outlets, including newspapers and radio and has been covered by the World Economic Forum.

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

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):

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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