Rick Woodward

Dr. Rick Woodward serves as Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Edinburgh Business School while maintaining a significant research position at CASE (Center for Social and Economic Research) in Warsaw, Poland. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Lodz, complemented by degrees from Pennsylvania State University. His research portfolio spans transnational entrepreneurship, enterprise networks, knowledge transfer, and innovation, with particular expertise in privatization processes in post-Communist countries. He has made substantial contributions to understanding employee ownership in privatized companies, corporate governance structures, and international business dynamics in transitional economies. His multilingual capabilities, including fluency in English, Polish, and German, with working knowledge of French, have enabled him to conduct comprehensive research across diverse international contexts. Through his numerous publications and ongoing research, he continues to advance understanding of privatization processes, international business dynamics, and economic transformation in post-Communist societies, while maintaining active engagement in both academic and research institutions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in international business and economic transformation, particularly focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by emerging markets and transitional economies.