Top-Tier Academic Background – PhD in Operations and Decision Technologies from the University of California, Irvine, with global teaching experience across leading U.S. and European universities, including the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). Senior Academic Leader & AACSB Expert – Former interim dean at Saint Mary’s College of California, where he led both initial AACSB accreditation and re-accreditation for multiple graduate business programs. Global Program Architect – Creator of flagship programs such as Executive DBA, Executive MBA, MS in Business Analytics, and Silicon Valley immersion initiatives. Industry-Connected Scholar – Consultant to world-class organizations including Roche, Abbott Medical Optics, and Walt Disney, bringing real-world insight into data-driven business education.

Global Authority in Cross-Cultural Leadership – Internationally recognized French expert in cross-cultural leadership, organizational culture, and global business strategy. Elite Academic Background – Holds a Doctorate in Cross-Cultural Leadership from the International School of Management (ISM) and an MBA from Henley Business School (UK). Founder & CEO of Gugin – Founded and leads a global consulting and training firm helping organizations leverage cultural diversity to build high-performing corporate cultures. Senior Global Consultant & Keynote Speaker – Formerly held international roles at IBM, CSC, and Arthur Andersen, and has delivered keynote speeches worldwide on cultural intelligence, global leadership, and AI’s impact on culture. Experienced Executive Educator & Author – Teaches at institutions such as HEC Executive Education (Paris) and has worked with 600+ organizations globally, combining academic insight with real-world leadership transformation.

Distinguished Global Economist – Professor at Dominican University of California specializing in international economics, development policy, and political economy. Elite Academic Background – Holds a PhD in International Development and an MA in Political Economy from Stanford University, with additional graduate training from San Francisco State University and Emporia State University. Strong International & Emerging Markets Perspective – Academic foundation rooted in both developed and emerging economies, beginning with undergraduate studies at Addis Ababa University. World Bank & Global Policy Experience – Former consultant to the World Bank, contributing to international development and economic reform initiatives. Experienced University Educator – Served as a lecturer at San Francisco State University, integrating rigorous theory with real-world global policy and business practice.

Full Professor & DBA Program Director – Full Professor at Paris School of Business and Head of the DBA Program, with extensive experience in doctoral education and academic leadership. Elite French Academic Credentials – Holds a PhD in Finance and Management from Université Paris-Dauphine and an HDR (habilitation to supervise doctoral research) from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, two of France’s most prestigious universities. Expert in Finance, Monetary Policy & Digital Management – Research focuses on finance and monetary policies, human capital, and the digital transformation of management. Highly Published International Scholar – Author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles across finance, management, and human resources, published in leading international and European academic journals. Strong Theoretical Foundation for Executive & Doctoral Education – Brings rigorous research depth and strategic insight to advanced management and doctoral-level programs.