Jeffrey A. Kappen

Jeffrey A. Kappen is a founder and managing partner of Bāton Global, a research-driven advisory firm working in the areas of strategy, leader- ship, and innovation. This includes serving as an advisor and consultant to private and public sector organizations supporting them with the development and execution of their global strategies, leadership develop- ment programs, and market analysis. Concurrent to his leadership role at Bāton Global, Jeffrey is also Associate Professor of Management and International Business at Drake University. In addition to teaching in the areas of leadership, management, global studies, and sustainable development, he maintains an active research agenda on the formation of transnational partnerships, the influence of culture and religion on business, and diversity in organizations. Jeffrey is active in the community serving on the boards of organizations focused on financial literacy, international relations, and youth issues. Jeffrey holds a BA with honors in International Relations, French, and Russian from Beloit College, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, and a PhD in Management and Organization Studies from the University of Massachusetts.