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Prof. Bandara is a Professor in Marketing attached to the Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He obtained Bsc. Marketing management (Special) degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and today he holds a PhD from Tomas Bata University, Czech (Check) Republic, an MBA from the University of

Colombo and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom.

Further he obtained gold medal for best performances at MBA programme. Currently he is specialized in lecturing Strategic marketing management, Consumer behaviour and Research methodology in the University and working as a visiting faculty in both local and foreign affiliated higher education institutions. Further he has published more than 50 research articles at reputed international research journals and proceedings of the international research conferences. He is a member of editorial boards of several academic journals in Sri Lanka.

He started his academic career as a lecturer in the Department of Marketing Management University of Kelaniya in 2003 and during that period he served to the University in different capacities.

As the leading role, he severed as the senior student counsellor of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies during the period of the year 2009 and 2010. Further, he served as the head of the department of marketing management from 2013 to 2016. And now he is the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya. He served as the Director of the Staff Development Centre at the University of Kelaniya during the period of year 2017 and 2020, Currently, he is serving as the Coordinator in the Master of Business Management in Marketing of the University and research and marketing consultant for several leading companies in the country.

He is serving as a consultant at several private sector firms and has conducted many workshops in the areas of Strategic marketing management, Sales management, and Customer care etc.

Dr. John Walsh received his doctorate from Oxford University in 1997 for a thesis concerning international market entry strategy and the success of UK firms in Korea, Japan and Taiwan. He has lived and worked in Sudan, Greece, Korea, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as his native UK. He has also taught courses at undergraduate, graduate and PhD level in a number of countries and led the campus at Mandalay and Kathmandu for a previous position, during which time he has taught courses in international business, marketing, management, entrepreneurialism, human resources, finance and others. He has graduated more than 20 students to doctoral level and helped students achieve scholarships and funded workshop trips to Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Cambodia and others. As research centre director, he achieved research funding from a range of international partners, including UNCTAD, GiZ, Ministry of Industry (Lao PDR), the World Bank and others. He has also organized and hosted a number of international conferences and edited several academic journals, as well as acting as Regional Editor (Southeast Asia) for Emerald’s Emerging Market Case Studies series. In April 2021, he joined Krirk University as Director and Associate Dean, English Language Programs, International College, Krirk University in Thailand. In this position, he has begun to manage the BBA, MBA and DBA programs in English and initiated various research projects. He has been given special responsibility for the QS Accreditation project and Krirk University received special praise for entering the rankings as fourth best university in Thailand.

Dr. Francis Kayode Ashipaoloye is a Professor A with the College of Business and Accountancy and Graduate School of Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna (LPU-Laguna). He was the former Assistant Vice President/Chief, International Relations Officer. He is currently the Dean of Graduate School of LPU-Laguna. He is the President/Founder of Mindset Management and Consultancy Services Inc a training provider, management and business consultancy company.

He obtained his B.A Philosophy from the Dominican Institute of Philosophy and Theology Ibadan (An affiliate of the University of Ibadan; Nigeria’s Premier University) with Second Class Honors, Lower Division GPA 4.0. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management at LPU-Laguna (2017). He obtained his Master in Public Administration from LPU-Batangas as an Outstanding Student Awardee for Academics with a GWA of 1.12. He completed his Doctoral Degree (DPA) in Public Administration from Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas (LPU-Batangas) SY: 2012-2013 as an Academic Excellence Awardee with a GWA of 1.13. He graduated (PhD Management) from LPU-Batangas as an Academic Excellence Awardee with a GWA of 1.17 SY: April 2015-2016.

He is a Theorists and has taught various subjects ranging from philosophy, sociology, economics, business, management, and administration. More so, he is a Researcher, Retreat Facilitator, Resource and Motivational Speaker both national and international and gave Keynote Address during Foundation Day and Graduation Celebrations of Schools. He is an International Peer Reviewer, External Examiner for Thesis/Dissertation, and an Editorial Board Member for Research. He is an Accreditor with Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities on Accreditation (PACUCOA), Accreditor with Philippine Quality Award (PQA) and Commission on Accreditation for Local Colleges and Universities (ALCUCOA).

He is currently the Vice President for International Affairs of Manila Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Senior Vice President for International Affairs of Philippine Council of Graduate School Administrators, Deans and Educators Foundation Inc., Chairman, Committee on International Relations, Asia Pacific Professional Association Foundation Inc, Member, Quality Assurance Board, Asia Pacific Professional Association Foundation, Inc., Member People Management Association of the Philippines, CALABARZON Chapter and Board Member Philippine Association of Graduate Education (PAGE) CALABARZON Chapter.

Dr. Alaa Alsarabi is a distinguished academic and seasoned professional in the field of marketing and business administration. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration obtained in 1987, he embarked on a journey of academic and professional excellence that culminated in the attainment of a Ph.D. in Marketing in 1998.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Alsarabi has held various prestigious positions, showcasing his expertise and leadership capabilities. In 2016, he was honored with a professorship at King Saud University, a testament to his scholarly contributions and commitment to education.

Dr. Alsarabi’s achievements are multifaceted and impactful, spanning both academia and industry. He played a pivotal role as a member of the Jordan Post privatization project and spearheaded the establishment of specialized training programs sanctioned by the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia. His strategic acumen is evident in his involvement in project management endeavors aimed at obtaining academic accreditations and developing strategic plans for educational institutions.
His dedication to knowledge dissemination is reflected in his extensive publication record, which includes four scientific books and over 22 refereed research articles. Additionally, Dr. Alsarabi’s commitment to professional development is evident through his provision of over 14,000 hours of training, shaping the skills and competencies of countless individuals.
Dr. Alsarabi’s impact extends beyond academia, as evidenced by his pivotal role in designing training programs for the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and his significant contribution to the establishment of the Prince Ahmed bin Salman Applied Media Academy. Furthermore, his supervisory role in guiding master’s theses and the establishment of training centers underscores his commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation.
Currently, Dr. Alsarabi channels his expertise towards the governance of small and medium-sized enterprises, leveraging his vast experience and insights to drive sustainable growth and development in this vital sector of the economy. Through his leadership, scholarship, and unwavering dedication to excellence, Dr. Alaa Alsarabi continues to inspire and influence generations of scholars and professionals alike.

Dr. Sami Kajalo is a Senior University Lecturer within the Department of Marketing at Aalto University School of Business, Finland. His main research interests involve corporate social responsibility, retailing, marketing strategy, and arts management, and he brings this wealth of knowledge to his teaching in marketing and quantitative research methods at Aalto University. Dr. Kajalo’s significant contributions to the field of marketing have been recognized in several reputable journals. These include the International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, where he explores the changes and challenges in retailing; Property Management, where he shares insights into the retail property sector; and Management Decision, where he addresses diverse issues in strategy management. His work has also been featured in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, focusing on various facets of retailing and their impact on consumers, as well as the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, where he studied the interplay between business and marketing strategies. In addition to his impactful research, Dr. Kajalo is also recognized as an active conference speaker. His insights and findings have been shared in over 50 international conferences, contributing to the global conversations on retailing, marketing strategy, and corporate social responsibility. Through his continuous contributions to these esteemed journals and his dedicated teaching, Dr. Kajalo significantly influences the marketing field and shapes future marketing professionals.

Ingyu Oh is a Distinguished Professor of business management at the School of Global and Area Studies, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea. He is the Deputy Editor of Asia Pacific Business Review. He has published over 16 books and 70 referred articles in journals like Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal of Knowledge Management, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Third World Quarterly, Asia Pacific Business Review, and Asian Business and Management.

Prof. Ersa Tri Wahyuni, SE. M.Acc, PhD, CA, CPMA, CPSAK, CPA, CWM, CACP, QCRO is an associate professor the Accounting Department, Padjadjaran University, Bandung and currently also serves as a member of the Unpad Audit and Risk Management Committee in the university. She completed Bachelor’s degree at Trilogi University Jakarta in accounting and Bachelor’s degree in financial management, both with Cum Laude predicate. He completed a Master of Accounting from the University of Melbourne in 2003 and a PhD from the University of Manchester in 2015. He is also the best graduate of the Trisaki PPAk program class IX in 2011.

Ersa was also a member of the Indonesia Financial Accounting Standards Board for 2015-2023 and currently still serves as a deputy chairman of Indonesian Institute of Management Accountants since 2021. Ersa Tri Wahyuni is a writer of financial accounting books and an accounting and finance consultant for more than 15 years. He actively conducts research in the fields of financial accounting, insurance accounting, PPP and fintech. Currently he is a member of the risk committee of PT Tugu Pratama Indonesia, Tbk and an advisor to several national and international consultants

Professor P. Sergius Koku was formerly a tenured full professor at the Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA. He has won two Fulbright awards in five years, and has authored four books with reputable publishers. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles in renowned journals and conference proceedings. He holds the JD (the doctor of jurisprudence degree) from the University of Miami School of Law, a Ph.D (Finance and Marketing), MBA (Finance), and MA (Applied Economics), all from Rutgers University. He also holds MBA (Marketing) from Oregon State University, and BA Finance (Summa Cum Laude) from University of the Virgin Islands. Prof. Koku is a well-known expert on boycotts and has commented on several boycotts in several States in the US on the National Public Radio and Canada.