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Professor Kevin Chuah discusses the evolving landscape of shareholder activism, which now extends beyond financial matters to address sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. He further shares the diverse range of shareholders involved in activism and provides examples of successful campaigns that have influenced corporate practices.

About the guest: Chuah is an assistant professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business in the International Business & Strategy group. Kevin serves as a Research Fellow at the Wharton ESG Initiative. His primary focus in research revolves around corporate governance, corporate sustainability, and responsible investment. His focus is on the impact of shareholder activism on the strategic decisions of companies concerning ESG matters.y.

Professor Ravi Ramamurti discusses the phenomenon of reverse innovations, where multinational companies develop low- cost and effective innovations in domestic markets such as India and China, and then leverage these innovations across global markets. He also discusses the work of the Center of Emerging Markets at Northeastern University, which he founded in 2007, and which serves as a continuous source of insights into the changing role of emerging markets.

About the guest: Ramamurti is the University Distinguished Professor, International Business and Strategy, at Northeastern University, and Director of the   Center for Emerging Markets.  He has published several books, including Reverse innovation in health care: Making value-based delivery work, with Prof. V. Govindarajan, Harvard Business Review Press, 2018, as well as articles on healthcare in the Harvard Business Review. He researches and consults with many organizations on their strategy and innovation in emerging economies, and has served as a consultant to several governments, and agencies such as USAID and the World Bank.

Professor Nada Sanders talks about strategy and efficiency of global supply chains. She discusses how geopolitical considerations influence the evolution of global supply chains and draws on examples from fast fashion and other industries to highlight key elements of supply chain strategy at a time of turbulence in the global environment.

About the guest: Sanders, Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at D'Amore-McKim School of Business, is an internationally recognized expert in forecasting, predictive analytics, risk management, and supply chain management, having authored numerous books and articles. Her research includes identifying best practices in forecasting, developing a corporate technology strategy, and creating a resilient supply chain, and she has consulted for corporations such as Nike, AT&T, CIBA Corning, Mattel, and Dell.

Professor Anna Grosman discusses the specific case of state-owned enterprises, how they compete globally, and leverage state ownership and domestic market privileges to develop advantages in in raising capital, competing in their home market, and then expanding internationally.

About the guest: Grosman is a professor at Loughborough University London where she lectures on corporate finance and digital finance. She is the Director of the MSc in Digital Entrepreneurship program, and the Research Lead for the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She is co-author of the recently published Oxford Handbook of State Capitalism and the Firm, Oxford University Press, 2022.

Professor Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra discusses how multinationals from emerging markets compete, first in their domestic markets, and then build on their learning and success to expand in globally. He discusses the unique advantages of emerging market multinationals, and how Western competitors can learn from their strategies and unique competencies.

About the guest: Cuervo-Cazurra is a Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern University. He studies the internationalization of firms, with a special interest in emerging market multinationals; their capability upgrading, particularly technological capabilities; and governance challenges, including issues of corruption in international business. He has published widely, in numerous academic journals, is the co-editor of the Global Strategy Journal, and recently published Innovating for the Middle of the Pyramid in Emerging Markets, Cambridge University Press, and co-authored the Oxford Handbook of State Capitalism and the Firm, Oxford University Press, 2022. Bachelor of Science in International Business program at Northeastern's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. He is an expert in global strategy, blockchain development, and implementation strategy.

Professor Michael Enright shares business strategy in complex and uncertain environments, emphasizing developments in China and other countries in Asia. He offers insights on how China seeks to conduct and benefit from international business, and how multinational companies can succeed in their Chinese operations through a better understanding of Chinese national interests.

About the guest: Enright shares business strategy in complex and uncertain environments, emphasizing developments in China and other countries in Asia. He offers insights on how China seeks to conduct and benefit from international business, and how multinational companies can succeed in their Chinese operations through a better understanding of Chinese national interests.

Professor Paula Caligiuri discusses how to effectively build a pipeline of successful global professionals who possess the critical competency of cultural agility. She talks about the myths and realities of how people can build trust, communicate, and collaborate in different countries and with people from different cultures.

About the guest: Caligiuri is a Distinguished Professor of international business and strategy at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. She is also the founder of Skiilify and has been named one of the most prolific authors in international business for her work in the areas of expatriate management, global leadership development, and cultural agility.

Andy Palmer shares his insights on successfully launching, operating and investing in start-ups amidst economic instability. He also addresses the challenges of layoffs and the decline of Silicon Valley Bank, providing expert advice for entrepreneurs navigating these uncertain times.

About the guest: Andy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tamr and has funded or founded over 100 companies through his seed fund, Koa Labs. He has been awarded Angel Investor of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year.

Valentina Marano discusses the role national culture and women directors play in shaping firms' environmental and social impact.

About the guest: Marano is an Associate Professor of International Business at Northeastern University. Her work focuses on the practice adoption, organizational legitimacy, and performance of multinational corporations from both emerging and advanced economies, and broader issues of comparative corporate governance and corporate sustainability.

Barbara Larson takes stock of the key practices that help make globally distributed, remote working teams most effective.

About the guest: Larson is an Executive Professor in the Management and Organization Development group at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the personal and interpersonal skills that people need to work effectively in virtual environments.