Meskerem Tadesse

Faculty Profile

Prof. Meskerem Tadesse is Associate Professor of Business Administration at University of the West. A seasoned academic and former Fortune 500 executive with extensive global experience, her research and teaching interests span international business, management, and entrepreneurship. She has published on topics such as debt restructuring, cross-cultural
management, and financial literacy.

Before joining academia, Dr. Tadesse held leadership roles at Bayer-USA and Chrysler Corporation, where she successfully led major international projects. Her insights into global business and her strong negotiation skills earned her recognition and respect in the industry. 

Licenses & Certificates

• Advanced Cash Management Certificate, Duke University, Graduate School of Business

Professional Associations

• Innovation Incubator @ CSUDH (Advisory Board)

Selected Publications

Tadesse, Meskerem. Bridging the Management Gap: Tactical Strategies for Accessing Critical Expert Help for Your Small Business on Affordable and Flexible Terms. Minority & Small Business Review, 17, 2019, 41-51.

Tadesse, M., Chan, P., & Yenbamroong, A. Impact of cultural differences on global acquisitions. International Journal of Business Strategy, 17(3), 2017, 5-16.