Mauro Guillen

Mauro Guillen is the William H. Wurster Professor of Multinational Management and Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Business. His research interests include economic sociology, emerging multinational firms, globalization, international banking strategies, international political economy, multinational management, and organizational theory. Guillen’s work explores the intersection of demographic, economic, and technological developments, with a focus on global market trends. He has taught online courses on Coursera and edX, attracting over 100,000 participants worldwide. His research has been featured in numerous publications and has earned him multiple teaching awards at Wharton.

Mauro F Guillen is a scholar whose research focuses on the impact of institutions on global business practices and organizational change. His work examines how cross-national differences in institutions shape the diffusion of organizational practices, such as the spread of ISO 9000 quality certificates and market-oriented infrastructure reforms. Guillen also investigates the role of institutions in the internationalization of firms, including the strategies of South Korean business groups in China and the evolution of corporate governance in different national contexts. His research highlights the interplay between globalization, institutional frameworks, and the strategic decisions of multinational firms.