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Richard Ivey Building 3365
Professor of International Business
A dual Canadian and German citizen, who also holds Hong Permanent Residence Status, Dr. Andreas Schotter is a Professor of International Business at the Ivey Business School in Canada. He is also a John H. Dunning Fellow at Henley Business School at the University of Reading in the UK and a Professor of International Business at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). The Wall Street Journal has named him twice WSJ Distinguished Professor of the Year. He has lived and worked in Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Australia, and the USA.
Andreas’s academic career is deeply rooted in practical experience. With nearly two decades of serving in international executive roles in the luxury consumer goods, automotive, and industrial machinery industries, he brings a unique perspective to any conversation. He served as regional sales manager for Lancaster Group in Germany, as Volkswagen's North America Region Marketing and Sales Controller, as Linde AG's Managing Director for China, and as Germany-headquartered Bitzer Refrigeration Equipment Asia's regional CEO.
Academically, Andreas is at the forefront of understanding the challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving global economy. His current areas of focus include the development of strategies for success in the era of exponential change, business system disruption, the internationalization strategies of digital firms, boundary-spanning leadership, and the Future of Work. He is dedicated to supporting executives in driving the agile strategic decision-making crucial in today's complex and turbulent world.
Andreas’ research has been published in top management journals such as the MIT Sloan Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Perspectives, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business, Journal of Business Venturing, and others. His insights are also sought after by national and international media.