Roy Nelson
Global Business Scholar and Latin American Economic Expert
About Me
Roy C. Nelson serves as Senior Associate Dean of Thunderbird Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management. His academic credentials include a B.A. with honors from Stanford University, M.A. from Yale University, and Ph.D. from Cornell University. His expertise spans global political economy, international business-government relations, and foreign direct investment, with particular focus on Latin America. His scholarly work includes two significant books: "Harnessing Globalization: The Promotion of Nontraditional Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America" and "Industrialization and Political Affinity: Industrial Policy in Brazil." His industry experience includes roles at Pharmacia & Upjohn Corporation in São Paulo and consulting work for the World Bank and Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO). A multiple recipient of Thunderbird's Outstanding Professor award, he leads executive education programs for major corporations including Johnson & Johnson, Honeywell International, and Hewlett-Packard. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, he regularly conducts field seminars in Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina for Thunderbird's Executive Degree programs