Located in Zürich, Switzerland, Suntech AMC College of Business is home to a distinguished faculty dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative education across undergraduate, graduate, and K-12 business programs. Our faculty members come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds and contribute significantly to the research and teaching excellence that defines our institution. Below are the profiles of 10 exemplary faculty members, including their research interests, published works, and academic contributions.

Dr. Alina Kovačević
Position: Professor of International Business
Country of Origin: Croatia
Research Interests: International trade, cross-cultural management, global business strategies.

Publications:

• Kovačević, A., & Müller, T. (2023). Global Business Strategies in Emerging Markets: The Role of Local Adaptation. European Journal of Business Strategy, 58(4), 45-67.
• Kovačević, A. (2021). Cultural Intelligence in International Business Leadership: A Cross-National Study. Journal of International Business Studies, 52(2), 98-112.

Prof. Lars Becker
Position: Chair of Business Management and Strategy
Country of Origin: Latvia
Research Interests: Organizational behavior, strategic management, business development.

Publications:

• Becker, L. (2022). Strategic Leadership in a Changing Global Environment: Challenges and Opportunities. Journal of Strategic Management, 44(1), 101-121.
• Becker, L., & Janis, M. (2020). Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Organizational Innovation in the EU. European Business Review, 41(5), 72-88.

Dr. Emilija Novak
Position: Associate Professor of Marketing
Country of Origin: Slovenia
Research Interests: Digital marketing, consumer behavior, brand management.

Publications:

• Novak, E. (2023). The Role of Social Media in Shaping Consumer Purchase Decisions: A European Perspective. International Journal of Marketing, 60(2), 132-147.
• Novak, E., & Peterson, J. (2021). Brand Loyalty in the Age of Digital Disruption. Journal of Brand Management, 28(3), 90-110.

Dr. Otto Lorenz
Position: Senior Lecturer in Finance and Accounting
Country of Origin: Estonia
Research Interests: Corporate finance, risk management, financial modelling.

Publications:

• Lorenz, O. (2022). Risk Management Strategies for Financial Institutions in the EU. Journal of Financial Risk Management, 27(6), 221-238.
• Lorenz, O., & Šimkus, R. (2020). Financial Modelling in Corporate Strategy: A Case Study Approach. European Journal of Financial Analysis, 15(3), 105-118.

Prof. Maria Vasilenko
Position: Professor of Business Ethics and Sustainability
Country of Origin: Lithuania
Research Interests: Corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, ethical leadership.

Publications:

• Vasilenko, M. (2021). Sustainable Business Practices: An Analysis of European Policies and Corporate Responses. Journal of Business Ethics, 179(4), 57-75.
• Vasilenko, M., & Trofimov, A. (2020). Ethical Leadership in Multinational Corporations: The EU Perspective. Business Ethics Quarterly, 30(1), 12-29.

Dr. Hans Peter Lang
Position: Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management
Country of Origin: Austria
Research Interests: Logistics, supply chain optimization, lean management.

Publications:

• Lang, H. P. (2023). Optimizing Supply Chain Networks: A Case Study from the EU Manufacturing Sector. International Journal of Operations Management, 48(3), 185-200.
• Lang, H. P., & Müller, K. (2021). Lean Management in European Logistics Companies: Efficiency and Effectiveness. European Journal of Operations Research, 22(7), 1021-1035.

Prof. Olavi Järvinen
Position: Chair of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Country of Origin: Finland
Research Interests: Innovation management, entrepreneurial ecosystems, venture capital.

Publications:

• Järvinen, O. (2022). Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: A Study of Startup Ecosystems in Europe. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 31(5), 209-225.
• Järvinen, O., & Tammisto, E. (2020). Venture Capital and Innovation: Exploring Investment Strategies in the Nordic Region. Venture Capital Review, 15(6), 189-202.

Dr. Aigars Dzenis
Position: Lecturer in Business Law
Country of Origin: Latvia
Research Interests: Corporate law, European Union regulatory frameworks, international trade law.

Publications:

• Dzenis, A. (2021). The Impact of EU Regulations on Corporate Governance Practices. Journal of International Business Law, 28(2), 66-80.
• Dzenis, A., & Kristensen, M. (2020). Cross-Border Trade Law: A Comparative Analysis between EU and Non-EU Countries. European Business Law Review, 31(4), 105-120.

Dr. Ingrid Hoffmann
Position: Associate Professor of Economics
Country of Origin: Germany
Research Interests: Behavioral economics, economic policy, development economics.

Publications:

• Hoffmann, I. (2022). Behavioral Economics and Consumer Decision-Making in Europe. European Economic Review, 33(2), 91-104.
• Hoffmann, I., & Schmidt, K. (2021). The Economics of Development in the European Union: Policies and Challenges. Journal of Economic Policy Studies, 55(7), 145-160.

Dr. Tadeusz Nowak
Position: Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics
Country of Origin: Poland
Research Interests: Big data, machine learning, business intelligence.

Publications:

• Nowak, T. (2023). Business Intelligence in the Digital Economy: A Data-Driven Approach to Management. International Journal of Business Analytics, 39(4), 58-72.
• Nowak, T., & Popławski, M. (2021). Machine Learning Techniques in Business Decision Making. Journal of Business Research, 70(8), 99-115.

Prof. Zoltán Szabó
Position: Professor of Corporate Finance
Country of Origin: Hungary
Research Interests: Investment management, corporate valuation, mergers and acquisitions.

Publications:

• Szabó, Z. (2022). Corporate Valuation in Emerging European Markets: A Risk-Adjusted Approach. Journal of Corporate Finance, 41(3), 101-118.
• Szabó, Z., & Kovács, R. (2021). Mergers and Acquisitions in the EU: Trends and Future Outlook. European Financial Review, 37(5), 190-205.