Christopher Williams (PhD) is Professor in the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and International Business Department at ESSCA School of Management in Paris. His research interests include international strategy, innovation in international firms and contexts, health R&D and organizational resilience.

Martin Kaspar (PhD) is Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Fränkische Industrial Pipes, a German Mittelstand's company and hidden champion in the automotive industry, where he is primarily responsible for internationalization projects.