Emilene Leite
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Background
Dr. Emilene Leite is an Associate Professor (tenure track) in International Business at the University of Vaasa and an Adjunct Professor (Docent) at Uppsala University in Sweden. She earned her Ph.D. from Uppsala University and is an alumna of both the Nordic Research School of International Business (Nord-IB) and the Swedish Research School of Management and IT (Swedish-MIT). During her doctoral studies, she held visiting positions at Virginia Tech and Columbia University in the United States. Prior to joining the University of Vaasa, Dr. Leite worked in Sweden as a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University (2019-2024) and as a University Lecturer at Uppsala University (2019). She also serves as Associate Editor for International Business at the Brazilian Administration Review (BAR) Journal.
Research
Dr. Leite’s research focuses on two main themes: (a) exploring why and how firms engage in both cooperative and competitive relationships, and the implications of these dynamics on firms' innovation processes, with a particular emphasis on multinationals; and (b) examining the interactions between companies, governments, and civil society in organizing projects that create societal impact.
She has examined a variety of industries, ranging from mining and manufacturing to hospitality and smart city development. Her research has been published in leading journals, including (but not limited to) the Journal of Business Research, International Journal of Project Management, Industrial Marketing Management, and Management International Review.
Research Visits
- 2024 - Sophia University, Tokyo - Japan.
- 2023 - Tampere University, Tampere - Finland.
- 2016 - PhD Visiting Scholar at Columbia University (USA) and Virginia Tech (USA).
Teaching
Teaching
In the past years, Dr. Leite has taught several undergraduate and master’s level courses, such as Culture and Leadership, International Management, Industrial Marketing, International Marketing, International B2B Week, Business in Society, and The International Firm in a Global Economy. She has also contributed to executive education programs, including both the Skandia Executive Education Program and the NY Teknik Executive Program in Sweden.
Teaching Visits
- 2025 - Burgundy School of Business Excellence in Pedagogy Program, Lyon campus, France.
- 2024 - Professional Learning Community (PLC) at the University of Ostrava, Czech Republic.
- 2019 - Manchester University (UK) - Internationalization strategy for business school’s curriculum.
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