Jay Hyuk Rhee is a Professor of International Business and Strategy at the Korea University Business School (KUBS). He currently serves as the Director of the Korea University ESG Research Institute and is the Co-President of the International ESG Association (IESGA).

His academic journey began at Korea University, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration. He later obtained his Ph.D. in Management and Human Resources from The Ohio State University in 1999. Before joining the faculty at Korea University in 2001, he served as a professor at San Jose State University. 

Professor Rhee’s research and teaching focus on Sustainability (ESG, CSR, SDG), Global Strategy, and Corporate Social Responsibility. 

He has been a pivotal figure in bridging academic research with industrial policy, advising various government bodies and major corporations on ESG integration and global competitiveness.

Key Academic & Professional Roles

• Professor, International Business & Strategy, Korea University
• Director, Korea University ESG Research Institute
• Co-President, International ESG Association (IESGA)
• Director, Center for Social Enterprise, Korea University
• Head, Sustainable Management Research Group

Selected Publications (Books & Research)

Professor Rhee has authored numerous works focused on the evolution of corporate strategy in the era of sustainability:

1. ESG Management and Strategy (ESG 경영과 전략) - A comprehensive guide on integrating ESG values into core business models.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development (기업의 사회적 책임과 지속가능발전)
3. Global Business Strategy (글로벌 경영전략)
4. The Future of Social Enterprise (사회적 기업의 미래) 

He has also published extensively in top-tier international journals such as the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) and the Strategic Management Journal (SMJ), focusing on the internationalization of Korean firms and the impact of non-market strategies.