We are proud to announce that Edward Freeman has been selected to receive the Eminent Scholar of the Year Award at the 2024 Academy of International Business (AIB) conference in Seoul. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of international business research and scholarship, and we believe that Freeman is a deserving recipient.
Edward Freeman is a renowned scholar in the field of business ethics and stakeholder theory. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of how businesses can create value for all their stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community at large. His work has had a profound impact on the way that companies approach corporate social responsibility and ethical decision-making.
Freeman is currently the University Professor and Olsson Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He has published numerous influential articles and books on the subject of stakeholder theory, and his research has been cited extensively in academic literature and business practice.
In addition to his academic work, Freeman has also been a leading voice in the business community, advocating for a more inclusive and sustainable approach to corporate governance. He has served as a consultant and advisor to numerous organizations, helping them to develop ethical and socially responsible business practices.
We believe that Freeman’s dedication to advancing the field of international business and his commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices make him an ideal recipient for the Eminent Scholar of the Year Award. His work has not only contributed to the academic understanding of business ethics and stakeholder theory, but has also had a real-world impact on how businesses operate and make decisions.
The AIB conference in Seoul will provide an excellent platform for Freeman to receive this well-deserved recognition, and we look forward to celebrating his achievements with colleagues and peers from around the world. We are confident that his work will continue to inspire and inform future research and practice in the field of international business.
In conclusion, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Edward Freeman on being selected to receive the Eminent Scholar of the Year Award at the 2024 AIB conference in Seoul. We are honored to celebrate his contributions to the field of international business and look forward to his continued impact on the academic and business communities.