Juan Alcacer
About Juan Alcacer
Juan Alcacer is the James J. Hill Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, specializing in globalization and foreign direct investment. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA and a PhD, and has previously taught at NYU Stern School of Business and Harvard Business School.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Juan Alcacer serves as the James J. Hill Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the academic community in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involves teaching and conducting research in business administration, with a focus on globalization and foreign direct investment.
Educational Background
Juan Alcacer has a robust educational background in business and economics. He earned an Engineer's degree in Computer Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar from 1984 to 1989. He then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IESA from 1991 to 1993. Alcacer continued his studies at the University of Michigan, where he obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics from 1996 to 1999, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration and Management from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 1996 to 2001.
Previous Academic Positions
Before his current role at Harvard Business School, Juan Alcacer worked at NYU Stern School of Business as an Assistant Professor from 2001 to 2007. He then returned to Harvard Business School, where he served as an Associate Professor from 2007 to 2015. His experience in these positions has contributed to his expertise in business education and research.
Research Focus and Contributions
Juan Alcacer's research primarily focuses on globalization and its effects on foreign direct investment. He has co-authored an article titled 'Spanning the Institutional Abyss: The Intergovernmental Network and the Governance of Foreign Direct Investment' with Paul Ingram. His work has enhanced the understanding of relational governance in global economic transactions.