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Research Focus

Kenza is a PhD Candidate in International Business at Queen’s University Belfast. Her research examines the experiences of global female leaders in Multinational Corporations. By moving beyond conventional gender-focused frameworks, her study adopts an intersectional approach to explore the nuanced dynamics and multifaceted challenges faced by women in global leadership roles, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of their positions within complex organisational and cultural contexts.

Research Interests

  • Global Leadership and Governance
  • Role Theory in Organisational Contexts
  • Gender and Intersectionality in International Business
  • Boundary Spanning in Multinational Corporations
  • Knowledge Sharing and Organisational Networks
  • Cultural and Institutional Dynamics
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Global Organisations

Achievements

Education:

  • Master of Science (MSc) in International Business (Distinction), Queen's University Belfast

Awards:

  • Randox Prize for the Best Performance by an MSc International Business student in the 'International Business Strategy'.
  • EY Prize for the Best MSc International Business Overall.
  • Fully-funded PhD scholarship by Queen’s Business School.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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