Monarch Global Research Institute in Management
Where Advanced Research Meets Applied Business Education
The Monarch Global Research Institute is a higher education institution centered on academic and applied research advancing knowledge in the field of management. At its foundation is the Monarch Research Institute (MRI), the academic heart of the institution. MRI is dedicated to nurturing scholars and thought leaders through rigorous doctoral and post-doctoral programs, interdisciplinary research, and global academic collaboration.
Complementing this research mission is Monarch Business School Switzerland (MBS)—the applied branch of Monarch—delivering career-focused programs at the doctoral, master, and bachelor levels. These programs are designed for working professionals seeking practical advancement in leadership, strategy, and global business practice. Together, the Monarch Research Institute and Monarch Business School foster a unique academic environment where research excellence and professional development intersect.
Choose Your Pathway
Monarch offers two distinct yet complementary academic streams—each designed to support your unique professional and scholarly goals. Whether you are an aspiring researcher seeking to contribute to the advancement of management theory, or a working professional looking to strengthen your applied skills and leadership capacity, Monarch provides a clear path forward. Choose the path that aligns with your ambitions and join a global network of scholars and practitioners.
Monarch Research Institute
The Monarch Research Institute (MRI) supports academic excellence through rigorous doctoral research and scholarly collaboration.
- PhD: in Business Research
- PhD: in International Relations
- PhD: in Leadership
- DSS: Doctor of Social Science
- Post-Doc: Post-Doctoral Studies
- MPhil: in Business Research
Monarch Business School
Monarch Business School Switzerland (MBS) delivers practical, career-focused programs that empower professionals to thrive.
- DBA: Doctor of Business Administration
- DOL: Doctor of Leadership
- DPROF: Doctor of Professional Studies
- MBA:Master of Business Administration
- BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration
- EDU: Education Programs
Selected Researcher Profiles
Dr. Emile Kemayou
Chief Fragility Officer ADB
Research Fellow
Dr. Kemayou is a Monarch Alum and the Chief Fragility and Resilience Expert at the African Dev. Bank. He also holds a Bachelor and Master of Economics Sciences from Yaounde University in Cameroon.
Kerstin Jatho
Founder 4SEEDS Consulting
PhD Researcher
Ms. Kerstin Jatho is a PhD Researcher in Leadership. She holds a Master of Science with Distinction in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of East London and well as a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Africa.
Anastasiia Lutensko
Researcher Max Plank
PhD Researcher MRI
Ms. Anastasiia Lutsenko is a Ph.D. in Innovation Researcher at Monarch and is also concurrently a researcher at the Max Plank Institute. She holds a Master and Bachelor in Mgmt from Kiev Polytechnical.
Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana
Gates Foundation
Research Fellow
Dr. Zoungrana is a PhD Alum from Monarch and holds a Master of Sociology from the University of Ouagadougou. Dr. Zoungrana is a health sociologist and program mgmt. specialist and brings more than two decades of leadership.
Werner Vermeulen
Financial Engineer
PhD Researcher - MRI
Mr. Werner Vermeulen is a PhD Researcher in Finance. He is an experienced senior level Financial Engineer with an history of research, collaboration and working in writing code for data-driven decision making.
Karthik Chidambaram
Exec. Director – Roche USA
PhD Researcher MRI
Mr. Karthikeyan Chidambaram is a PhD Researcher in Information Technology. He has 25 years of high-end expertise in the conduct and interpretation of data analysis in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
Kim Green
Director of the Qatar Academy
DSS Researcher - MRI
Ms. Kim Green is a Doctor of Social Science researcher. She holds a Master’s in Education from Bath University in England and a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Science from Waikato University in New Zealand.
Cate Valentine
Consultant - Brussels
PhD Researcher - MRI
Ms. Cathryn Valentine is a PhD in Leadership researcher. She is a leadership expert with 20 years experience. She holds a BA in IR from the UNISA and a Diploma in HR Mgmt. from Cape Uni. of Technology.
Marlene Gonzalez
Professional Coaching
PhD Researcher
Ms. Marlene Gonzalez is a PhD Researcher in Organizational Neuroscience. She holds an MBA from IESA Business School and is the Founder and the President of Life Coaching Group.
Janine Zitianellis
Big Data Researcher
PhD Researcher - MRI
Ms. Janine Zitianellis is a PhD Researcher in Data Analytics. She holds a Post-Graduate degree in data Analytics from the University of Texas and an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science from the University of South Africa
Veronica Formenti
Program Management Dubai
PhD Researcher
Ms. Veronica Formenti is a PhD Researcher in Operations Management. She holds an MBA from East London University, UK and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from London Guildhall University, UK.
Allison Aliu
Oil & Gas Manager
PhD Researcher
Mr. Allison Aliu is a PhD Researcher. He holds a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria as well as an MBA from the Lagos Business School.
Scott Farrell
CFO B Braun SA
PhD Researcher
Mr. Scott Farrell is a PhD Researcher in Strategy. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Currently, he holds the position of Group Chief Financial Officer B Braun Companies Southern Africa in Johannesburg
Melissa Shipman
Principal NextLevel Life
PhD Researcher
Ms. Melissa Shipman is a PhD in Leadership in Professional Coaching Researcher. She holds a Dual Masters in Health Administration and Business Administration (MHA / MBA) from Webster University in the USA.
Monarch Research Paper Journal
At the heart of the Monarch Research Institute’s scholarly contributions is the Monarch Research Paper Journal—a platform for working papers, theoretical essays, dissertation summaries, and research proposals produced by doctoral candidates, faculty members, and affiliated researchers. The Journal highlights Monarch’s commitment to meaningful, practice-oriented research in areas such as management, leadership, ethics, and global sustainability. It is open-access, peer-reviewed, in-house management journal for scholars and practitoners.
Independent Researcher Affiliation
As part of Monarch’s commitment to academic advancement, the Monarch Research Institute offers an Independent Researcher Affiliation pathway. Qualified professionals and scholars may apply to become non-enrolled research affiliates after undergoing a formal vetting process. This affiliation allows them to publish through Monarch, engage in collaborative research, and contribute to the intellectual life of the Institute.