John Parnell is a Professor & Eminent Scholar in Management at the University of North Alabama. He is the author of over 200 basic and applied research articles, published presentations, and cases in strategic management and related areas.

Andre Kolodziejak is an economist at the European Commission and an Active Member of CDA Christian Democratic Appeal/ EPP European People’s Party. He has published several articles and research works in the field of economics, and his main area of focus is on economic policy.