Expertise
Global strategy, emerging market firms, institutional change, pro-market reforms, business groups, and firm performance.
Selected Presentations
Dau, Luis (Presenter & Author), “Reforms and multilatinas,” Strategic Management Society, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (March 3, 2011). Finalist, Best Paper Award.
Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Academy of Management Conference, "Performance implications of a firm’s multinational strategy,” Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada. (August 10, 2010).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Presenter & Author), Dau, L. (Author Only), European International Business Academy, "Structural reforms and entrepreneurship,” European International Business Academy, Valencia, Spain. (December 14, 2009). Winner, Best Paper on Emerging Markets
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Presenter & Author), Dau, L. (Author Only), European International Business Academy, "Structural reforms and the multinationalization strategy of developed, developing, and least-developed country firms,” European International Business Academy, Valencia, Spain. (December 14, 2009).
Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Strategic Management Society, "Profiting from globalization: Pro-market reforms, firm internationalization strategy, and firm profitability,” Strategic Management Society, Washington, DC. (October 12, 2009).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Author Only), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Academy of Management Conference, "Multinationalization in response to reforms,” Academy of Management, Chicago. (August 10, 2009). Winner, Best Paper in Strategy/International Business Theory (International Management Division)
Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Author Only), Academy of Management Conference, "Pro-market reforms and entrepreneurship,” Academy of Management, Chicago. (August 10, 2009).
Ayyagari, M. (Author Only), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Spencer, J. (Author Only), Academy of Management Conference, "The strategic response of business group affiliates in emerging markets to increased inward FDI,” Academy of Management, Chicago. (August 10, 2009). Finalist, Best Paper (International Management Division) & Finalist, Best Paper on Emerging Markets (International Management Division)
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Author Only), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Academy of International Business Conference, "Pro-market reforms & the multinationalization strategy of developed, developing, and least-developed country firms,” Academy of International Business, San Diego, CA. (June 30, 2009).
Ayyagari, M. (Author Only), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Spencer, J. (Author Only), Academy of International Business Conference, "FDI and business groups,” Academy of International Business, San Diego, CA. (June 29, 2009).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Author Only), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Academy of International Business Conference, "The effects of economic liberalization & national governance improvements on formal and informal entrepreneurial activity,” Academy of International Business, San Diego, CA. (June 28, 2009).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Presenter & Author), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Special conference on Emerging Multinationals: Outward FDI from Emerging & Developing Economies, “Pro-market reforms & the accelerated multinationalization of developing country firms,” Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark (Oct. 10, 2008).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Presenter & Author), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), “Pro-market reforms & firm profitability in developing countries,” Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA. (August 12, 2008).
Dau, Luis (Presenter & Author), “Biculturalism, adaptability, & performance in workgroups,” Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA. (August 11, 2008).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Presenter & Author), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Un, A. (Presenter & Author), “Freedom & profitability in Asia-Pacific,” Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA. (August 10, 2008).
Dau, Luis (Presenter & Author), “Multiculturalism & workgroups,” Academy of International Business. Milan, Italy. (July 3, 2008).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Presenter & Author), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), Un, A. (Presenter & Author), “Freedom & profitability in Asia-Pacific,” Academy of International Business, Milan, Italy. (July 3, 2008).
Cuervo-Cazurra, A. (Presenter & Author), Dau, L. (Presenter & Author), “Pro-market reforms & firm profitability in developing countries,” Atlanta Competitive Advantage Conference, Atlanta, GA (June 13, 2008).
Industry and Academic Experience
Co-Owner & Manager, Promotora Dinámica de Negocios: Established a successful chain of eight ice-cream parlors & pizzerias. Acquired, developed, and sold real estate and low-cost homes. Achieved increased profitability through rapid yet stable growth.
Business Unit Coordinator, Jabil Circuit: Managed all aspects of printed circuit board production for Whirlpool products. Achieved improvements in delivery time, material costs, and profitability. Established, developed, & maintained customer relationship.
Professional Services
Member, Academy of Management, Academy of International Business, Strategic Management Society
Session Chair, Strategic Management Society (special conference), March 11, 2011, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Session Chair, Academy of Management Conference, Aug 10, 2010, Montreal, Canada
Session Chair, Academy of International Business Conference, July 2, 2008, Milan, Italy
Volunteer, Academy of International Business Conference, 2008-2009
Reviewer, Strategic Management Society Conference, 2010-2011
Reviewer, Academy of International Business Conference, 2008-2011
Reviewer, Academy of Management Conference, 2008-2011
Ad hoc reviewer, Universia Business Review, 2009
Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Globalization, Competitiveness, & Governability, 2008-2009
Ad hoc reviewer, Academy of Management Journal, 2007-2008
Mailing Address
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