Dr. Block

Dr. Corrie Block is Professor of Strategic Management at Monarch Business School. Presently, he is an Independent Corporate Advisor in Dubai, where he serves as a trusted voice in a number of UAE companies. He holds masters degrees in Business Administration and in Global Leadership in addition to a Doctorate in Business Research and a PhD in Arab and Islamic Studies. He is currently completing a PhD in Administration focusing on The Qur’an in Corporate Social Responsibility.

Professionally, he has managed projects as diverse as tech start-ups, billion dollar equity investments, new product research and development, and has led the corporate restructuring of several companies in the MENA region. He has worked in various industries covering: Luxury Retail, F&B, FMCG, Power & Water, Education, and Oil & Gas. He has provided leadership and strategy consulting in more than 30 countries, and is a published author on business strategy and consulting. Academically, he has been the primary developer of the MBA and AMP programs at the Lebanese International University.

Academic Positions Held

Professor of Strategic Management, Monarch Business School, Switzerland
Adjunct Professor of Applied Anthropology, GIAL, USA

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. in Arab and Islamic Studies, Exeter University, UK
Doctor of Business Administration, Monarch Business School, Switzerland
Masters in Business Administration, Monarch Business School, Switzerland
Master of Arts in Global Leadership, Fuller School of Intercultural Studies, USA