Dear colleagues,
Henley Business School's International Business and Strategy Department is recruiting an outstanding Professor in International Business and Strategy to further strengthen the Department's and School's position as a global leader in the field. We are seeking a visionary and collegial academic leader with an exceptional international reputation, a strong record of high-impact research, and a demonstrable commitment to mentoring and developing others. This is a strategic appointment for Henley and for the University of Reading, with the opportunity to shape the future of research and education in international business and strategy.
Henley is a triple-accredited, truly international business school, with campuses, offices and partnerships around the world, more than 7,000 students from over 100 countries, and a global alumni network of over 100,000. International Business and Strategy is at the heart of Henley's mission and has built a reputation over more than six decades as one of the world's leading centres for research and teaching in international business. The Department hosts the renowned Dunning Centre for International Business and is home to a vibrant community of scholars whose work has helped define and advance the field globally.
We are seeking a Professor who will:
- Lead and deliver world-leading research, publishing in FT50 and other top-tier journals.
- Provide intellectual leadership and mentoring to colleagues at all career stages.
- Contribute to and innovate in teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, DBA and executive education levels.
- Play a key role in shaping the strategy, profile and impact of the Department, the Dunning Centre and the School.
- Secure substantial external research funding and build ambitious, collaborative projects.
The successful candidate will be an established scholar in international business and strategy, with an internationally recognised research profile, a strong track record of publications and research funding, and experience of successful supervision of doctoral researchers. They will be an inclusive leader and engaged academic citizen, committed to supporting others, building partnerships with external stakeholders, and contributing actively to the wider life of the School and University.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading international business school, contribute to a world-class tradition in international business research and education, and help define the next chapter in the development of the International Business and Strategy Department.
More information about the role and how to apply are available at jobs.reading.ac.uk.
Closing date: 30th April 2026 at 23.59 BST
Interview date: 5th June 2026.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact us using the details below. If the role is not of direct interest to you, we would be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with strong candidates in your network.
Kind regards,
Davide Castellani
Head of International Business and Strategy
d.castellani@henley.ac.uk
Rajneesh Narula
Professor of International Business Regulation and Director of the Dunning Centre for International Business
r.narula@henley.ac.uk
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Xuchang Chen
University of Reading
Reading
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