To increase cross-cultural competence focus on the similarities not the differences.

Dr Kumar is an expert in International Business Strategy and Cross-Cultural Management. Originally from India, Dr Kumar has lived and worked in the United States, U.K., Denmark, France, Finland, Netherlands, and New Zealand. 

Through personal experience and academic study he has developed a deep appreciation and awareness of the importance of the cross-cultural dimension and how it impacts strategy formulation and implementation.Dr Kumar has a Ph.D. degree in International Business from New York University, an MBA from Rutgers University, and a Masters degree in Economics from the University of Delhi.

Dr Kumar is author of International Negotiations in China and India published by Macmillan in 2011. He also co-authored Doing Business in India which was published by Macmillan in 2005. During his academic career he has published numerous research papers in academic journals.

Dr Kumar is also a certified Global Dexterity Trainer and is currently appearing on Leadership Podcasts as a guest where he highlights the importance of managing the cultural dimension for global companies. He also leads training programs for companies engaged in global business.