Dr. David Slocum is a Professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. A certified executive coach since 2010, he designs and facilitates leadership development programs with a focus on creativity, agility, and innovation. His research explores the history and future of creative leadership, executive coaching, and leadership development.
Prof. Dr. Doug Guthrie is a global expert on leadership, organizational culture, corporate social responsibility, and economic development, with deep expertise on China’s reforms and U.S. city strategies. He is Professor of Global Leadership and Executive Director of China Initiatives at Thunderbird School of Global Management, and CEO of On Global Leadership. Previously, he held senior roles at Apple, George Washington University, and NYU Stern, and has published widely on business, leadership, and economic reform.
Prof. Dr. Yoshinori “Yoshi” Fujikawa is Professor at Hitotsubashi ICS, where he has taught since 2003 and served as Faculty Director of the MBA Program for 15 years, leading it to Japan’s #1 QS Global MBA ranking. With a background in marketing research and strategic consulting, Yoshi has held visiting appointments at Yale, EHL, Koç University, and Seoul National University. He has designed global immersion programs for students from 50+ institutions and serves on several national and international committees. He holds degrees from Hitotsubashi University, Harvard Business School, and Pennsylvania State University.
Professor Kibok Baik is a leading scholar in leadership, strategic management, and organizational behavior. A tenured professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, he directs the Strategic Leadership Center and bridges academic research with practical application. His work focuses on cross-cultural leadership, ethical decision-making, and the impact of national culture on corporate governance. As editor of the Korean Leadership Quarterly and member of multiple editorial boards, he contributes widely to global leadership research. An active keynote speaker and consultant, he advises organizations worldwide while mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Professor Dr. Dilek Kurt is a leading scholar in international business, digital transformation, and intercultural management. Based in Istanbul, she is a Professor at Yeditepe University’s Department of International Business Management (German). Her research focuses on how AI, robotics, and emerging technologies are reshaping strategy, leadership, and organizations, with widely cited works such as Yönetim Biliminde 49 İnsan 49 Teori and The Rise of the Robot Economy. She is a founding member of DİSÜDER, an independent board member for multiple institutions, and an active voice on the future of work, leadership, and AI.
