Dr. Hiram Samel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hiram Samel is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he teaches global strategy and scenario planning. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor of International Business at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and was a Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall. His research spans multiple disciplines including comparative political economy, technology strategy, and economic innovation, focusing on how firms manage demand uncertainty in emerging economies and the impact of social and economic development strategies. He co-authored the book 'Looking Behind the Label: Global Industries and Conscientious Consumers,' which examines the intersection of social justice and market mechanisms like Fairtrade. Hiram's research has been published in various journals and featured in prominent publications like The Economist and The New Yorker. His current work includes a book project on how societies allocate risk in uncertain environments. With extensive experience as an entrepreneur across 20 countries and a background in management, Samel also advises early-stage companies and serves as a trustee for nonprofit organizations. He received his AB from Brown University, SM from MIT, and PhD in management from MIT Sloan, with accolades such as Beyster Fellow and Ford-MIT Energy Fellow.

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