Faculty Directory
Our faculty members are distinguished scholars, industry leaders, and dedicated educators who bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom.
Pedro Nueno
Co-founder and Co-Dean
Honorary Dean of China Europe International Business School (European side). Bertrand Foundation Chair Professor of Entrepreneurship Management, IESE Business School, Spain. President (1993-2000) and Vice President (2000 - ) of International Management Institute. Doctor of Business Administration, Harvard University.
Liya Rong
Co-founder and Co-Dean (Executive)
American Weston Academy President , Renowned educator, translator, scholar, Rong Liya , Executive Dean and Co-Founder of the Boston International Business School, Former Special Advisor to the Presidents of Cornell University's Wisconsin-Madison Campus and Assistant President of Chongqing University. Graduated from Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Harvard Law School.PhD from Michigan University, former professor at Peking University, and Michigan University, publisher of Harvard China Review, author of "Tax Competition in Developed and Developing Countries" and translator of "Mother of Innovation," "An Optimistic Heart," and "The Real Romney."
Marvin Gilmore
Director and Professor
Legendary lifelong entrepreneur, distinguished, humanitarian, political advisor. Honored World War II veteran, musician, and the founder of The Western Front. Co-founder of the Unity Bank and Trust Company in Roxbury in the late 1960s, the first Black-owned and operated commercial bank in Boston.
Brigadier General Enoch Woody Woodhouse, Jr.
Director, Professor and Special Advisor
Oldest living core member of the Tuskegee Airmen (the first African-American military aviators in the US Armed Forces) who contributed in World War II and the early integration of US Air Force. Trial Lawyer in Boston for more than 40 years. Congressional Gold Medal and Appointed Brigadier General. Member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.
Kevin Chen
Vice Dean and Professor
Professor of New York University. Chief Economist of Horizon Financial. Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman of the Absolute Return Investment Management Association of China, and co-founder of the New York Financial Forum. PhD in Finance from the Financial Asset Management Engineering Center at University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Amy Chua
Professor
Professor of Law, Yale University. She has taught at Duke University, Columbia University, New York University and Stanford University. Served as Executive Editor of the Harvard Law Review. Author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Day of Empire, World on Fire and The Golden Gate.
Lilith Haynes
Professor
Former Associate Dean of the Division of Continuing Education of Harvard University. PhD in linguistics from Stanford University. She is a top authoritative expert in the field of language education and globally reputed as a leading practitioner of cutting-edge concepts in language education. She had taught and led the operation of the Summer School program of Harvard University for more than 20 years.
Jim Dougherty
Professor
Senior Lecturer in Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management; Adjunct Senior Fellow for Business and Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has extensive experience working directly with investors to execute highly successful turnarounds of troubled companies. He has stabilized and recapitalized such companies as Gartner, IntraLinks, Prodigy, and Small Business ISP.
Huang Haifeng
Professor
Research Fellow of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. United Nations Global Compact, Member of the Board of Principles for Responsible Management Education. Former professor and Assistant Dean at Peking University HSBC Business School. He received a PhD from Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany. His research fields include economic transformation, sustainable development of regional economy, green economy and finance.
Eric Roy Davenport
Professor
International Trade Expert specializing in Supply Chain Management. His expertise lies in fostering seamless cross-border transactions, mitigating risks, and enhancing operational efficiency. His dedication to staying abreast of evolving trade dynamics positions him as a trusted advisor in the ever-changing landscape of international commerce.
Michael J. Macaluso
Professor
Managing Partner of the Macaluso LLP. He has a long track record for successfully managing large, innovative, and complex transactions, investments, and projects for some of the world's leading institutions and middle-market companies, including GMAC, Cargill, Wells Fargo, and HSBC. Mr. Macaluso also taught capital markets as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School for over a decade.
Lu Zhou
Professor
Founder and President of VanQuour Global Wealth Management. She has worked in private equity for more than a decade and raised fundings for businesses including the largest gigafactory in New York State. She is passionate about bespoke wealth planning for families and businesses, with a global, socially impactful outlook on diversified investing.
James D. Noteware
Professor
CEO of Noteware Advisors; Former Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development, City of Houston, Texas; Rose Fellow, 2010-2011, Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Center. For nearly 50 years, Mr. Noteware has specialized in the development of real estate and the value-added turn-around of properties, portfolios and the organizations that manage them, both private and public.
James Liu
Professor
President & Co-Founder of HASSE (Houston Association for Space and Science Education). As a visionary entrepreneur transforming space education globally for 20 years, he advocates for STEM learning through the acclaimed “HASSE Space School”, empowering youth with vision, igniting their passion, and instilling the courage to dream. He received both the Special Contribution Award from the US House of Representatives and the Houston Innovative Education Impact Award in 2023.
Fu Wenge
Professor
Director of the MBA Education Center at China Agricultural University. Served as the President of Huaxi Hope Group in China (2005-2011), one of the most prominent companies in the agrifood industry. Prof. Fu is a leading expert in the field of agribusiness management and one of the leading founders of agribusiness MBA education in China.
Bingling Luo
Professor
General Manager of the Beijing Sandwich Food Company Co.Ltd. Co-founder and President of the American Academy of Chinese and International Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management (AACICH). She has been leading the development, promotion and management of the world-leading multinational fast food restaurant franchise, Subway, in China.
Li Li
Professor
Co-founder and President of American Academy of Wealth Management. She has been honored in wealth management and related business education in the US. She was also honored as “Rookie of the Year” by professional American journal in credit and wealth management.
Friedrich Löhr
Professor
Senior diplomat with 37-year career in diplomacy and international relations. German Envoy and Permanent Representative of the Ambassador to China (2002-2005); German Ambassador to North Korea (2005-2007); German Consul General in Boston, US (2008-2012). Visiting Professor at Suffolk University and a Research Fellow of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University.
John R. Price
Professor
Co-Chairman, President, CEO and co-founder of Greffex, Inc. and President of the Institute of Therapeutic Biology. As a decorated Viet Nam veteran, he was a senior fellow at the Centre for Business and Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He has over 35 years experience in operations, management and finance. Prior to founding Greffex, Mr. Price was Partner at Deloitte & Touche, ran his own accounting and investment banking firms, was a Managing Director at American Express, and was Chief Operating Officer of Goran Capital, a billion-dollar public insurance company.
Earl Carr
Professor
Founder and the CEO of CJPA Global Advisors based in New York. Specializations include: Chinese Foreign Policy, Sino-US Relations, Semiconductors, Global Supply Chain Analysis, Global Trade, Risk Management, Geo-political analysis, and ESG. Adjunct Instructor at the Center for Global Affairs of New York University. Board Member of The Association for Diplomatic Training & Studies, member of The National Committee on US-China Relations (NCUSCR). With 25+ years of experience, Earl manages the Global Research Team and guides the firm’s global thought leadership and cross-border business development mandate. He held positions at Morgan Stanley, HSBC Bank, McKinsey & Co, Council on Foreign Relations. He received the 2023 ICAP Diversity Award.
John Lam
Professor
John Lam is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lam Group. He is well known in New York’s fashion, hotel and real estate industry. Prior to real estate, John started out in the fashion and garment industry, where he founded the Lam Group Fashion Group in 1970.
Gary Kong
Professor
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee 2025. Dedicated to promoting sustainable development, responsible leadership, and global education through impactful initiatives merging business and technology.
Dr. David Sans
Professor
Renowned finance expert, investor, and strategist. Specializes in global capital markets, venture innovation, and economic forecasting, helping bridge finance, entrepreneurship, and transformative investment trends worldwide.
Margareth Johana Gonzalez Avila
Professor
One of the world’s leading finance and trade experts, spoke at the FX Summit 2024 in Dubai, participating in the “Women Leaders in Finance” panel, where she inspired future generations and advocated for women’s empowerment in global finance.
Leong Ying
Professor
Visionary physicist and author known for the “Twin Universe” concept. Combines science, philosophy, and creativity to expand human understanding of the universe and inspire intellectual curiosity.
Yunlong Zhao
Professor
Technology strategist and innovation advocate. Integrates ancient Sun Tze principles with modern business strategy to inspire resilient, future-ready enterprises focused on creativity, ethics, and sustainable growth.
Angie Wong
Professor
Angie Wong, a Columbia Journalism graduate and Miami Republican Committeewoman, is a political commentator appearing on Newsmax, Fox News, CNN, BBC, and Sky News, providing insightful analysis on U.S. politics, foreign policy, and national strategy.
David Chen
Professor
David Chen, founder of Princeton Venture Studio, empowers Harvard and Princeton researchers to launch impactful ventures. He also founded AngelVest Fund and serves on the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels board, promoting mindful, purpose-driven entrepreneurship and global innovation.
Michael J. Daly
Professor
Michael J. Daly III, CEO of AMARAMCO Limited and Nobel Prize Nominee (2020–2024), leads global innovation in zero-emission fuels and petroleum products, advancing sustainable energy solutions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Elvis Newman
Professor
Elvis Newman, a renowned motivational and futurist speaker from New York, inspires audiences with visionary insights on technology, society, and self-growth, encouraging strategic foresight, personal transformation, and the pursuit of a brighter, more enlightened future for humanity.
Ed Flynn
Professor
Edward Flnn is a prominent leader and social activist in the Boston area who has made long-standing contributions to the local community. He has served as a Probation Officer at Suffolk Superior Court, a public safety officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and a legislative affairs specialist at the US. Department of Labor under President Clinton, where he worked to expand access to affordable health care and increase the federal minimum wage. He has consistently been a strong pillar in programs for early intervention, rehabilitation and reentry services, as well as counseling. Earlier in his life he served 25 years in the U.S. Navy. He is a graduate of Salve Regina University. In 2023, during his tenure as President of the Boston City Council, he led the Council in unanimously passing legislation designating Lunar New Year as an official holiday.