SIKANDER KHAN is an Associate Professor in International Business at Stockholm University, Sweden, specializing in industrial strategies and policies and technology transfer. He has published over 40 papers and frequently lectured on these topics worldwide. Other assignments include UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), a three year term at Kobe University, Japan, and consultant to various international organizations.
HIDEKI YOSHIHARA is Professor of International Business and Director of the Research Institute for Economics & Business Administration, Kobe University, Japan. Specializing in diversification strategies and Japanese and foreign multinationals, he has published numerous books, articles and case studies, conducted empirical research in Asia, Europe and the United States, and acted as adviser to and coordinator of the Osaka Industrial Association, Kansai Productivity Center and Kansai Economic Center.