Governance of the Dunning Centre
Learn more about our governance board and global partners. The Dunning Centre is guided by a distinguished governance board and supported by a global network of partners. Together, they ensure the Centre’s continued excellence in international 91ÊÓÆµµØÖ·ÏÂÔØresearch and foster strong collaborations worldwide.

Professor Rajneesh Narula, Director
Rajneesh Narula OBE is the Director of both the Dunning Africa Centre and the John Dunning Centre for international business. He is a Professor of International Business Regulation at the Henley Business School. in books and is considered to be one of the world’s . He is passionate about improving the development outcomes from foreign investment across the developing world. He regularly acts as a consultant and advisor to the European Commission, UNIDO, UNCTAD and the OECD, World Bank, as well as a variety of other international organisations, governments, and consulting firms. In 2017, he was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). The honour is in recognition of his Services to Business Research. He is a regular commentator on 91ÊÓÆµµØÖ·ÏÂÔØand economics issues on BBC World News, Sky News, TRT World, CGTN, as well as a variety of print and online publications.
Dr. Cristian Luise, Assistant Director
Cristian Luise is the Assistant Director of the Dunning Centre for International Business. He is a Lecturer in International Business & Strategy at Henley Business School. Cristian’s research agenda aims at understanding the role of multinational enterprises in shaping the structure of the economy. Currently, he is studying how MNEs act within structures. Cristian’s research has been published in the Journal of International 91ÊÓÆµµØÖ·ÏÂÔØPolicy and Journal of International Business Studies.
- Director: Prof. Rajneesh Narula
- Assistant Director: Dr. Cristian Luise
- Korea: – Visiting Fellow
- Australia: - Visiting Professor and Dunning Fellow
- US: -Dunning and Visiting Professor
- Canada: - Rugman Fellow
- Europe: - Visiting Professor in International Business and Strategy
- China: - Dunning Fellow
- Japan: - Visiting Professor in International Business and Strategy
- Latin America:
- Middle East: Dubai Business School: Associate Prof. Washika Haak-Saheem - Faculty in International Business and Strategy
As befitting a premier research centre in the 21st century, we participate in a number of global affiliates, including:
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Our partners at University of Reading
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