Regular biography
Professor Peter Liesch is a Professor in International Business at the UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. He serves as Discipline Convenor of International Business and has been instrumental in the formation of the UQ Business School in the early 2000s. His research focuses on firm internationalization and international business operations. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from The University of Queensland, awarded for his work on Government-Mandated Countertrade. His academic contributions include publications in leading international business journals and co-authored textbooks. He has also held leadership roles at The University of Tasmania and has been involved in various research initiatives, including Australian Research Council grants and a Strategic University Reform Fund Grant.
Scholar-generated biography
Peter Liesch is a Professor of International Business at UQ Business School, specializing in international business research. His work explores the dynamics of internationalization, focusing on born global firms, the role of dynamic capabilities, and the impact of macro-context on international business strategies. Liesch's research also addresses risk, uncertainty, and the institutional aspects of international entrepreneurship. His publications examine how firms navigate foreign market expansion, information internalization, and the interplay between market and socio-technical systems in innovation. His studies contribute to understanding the complexities of international business through a conceptual and empirical lens.