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Pablo Leao

Research Assistant

Subjects
Organisation Strategy Management Working environment Multinational company Social responsibility

Primary research areas

Organizations and Social Issues

I examine how organizations shape and respond to pressing social issues, including inequality, diversity, sustainability, and inclusion, and how these dynamics influence organizational practices and outcomes.

Strategy and Societal Challenges

I study how organizations adapt strategies in response to societal challenges, analyzing when and why firms integrate social concerns into business models, governance, and long-term strategic objectives

Multinationals and Local Contexts

My work investigates how multinational enterprises interact with diverse institutional and community settings, shaping local employment practices, social outcomes, and the diffusion of organizational norms.

Studying how organizations and society shape each other

My research examines how organizations engage with pressing social issues such as inequality, diversity, and sustainability. I focus on how firms and their societal environments interact, highlighting how organizational decisions can foster inclusion and more equitable outcomes. 

I investigate how companies adapt strategies to address societal challenges across different contexts, including but not limited to multinational enterprises. My work shows how representation, corporate practices, and institutions influence both organizational outcomes and broader social well-being. 

Beyond research, I engage in projects with direct societal impact, such as initiatives supporting Black entrepreneurs in Brazil. These applied collaborations exemplify how academic work can contribute to community development and opportunity creation. 

I have been recognized with the RRBM Dare to Care Dissertation Award and the Best Dissertation Award at FGV EAESP, underscoring the societal relevance of my work. My ambition is to deepen our understanding of how firms and societies co-evolve and provide insights for more responsible organizations. 

Recent research projects

Black Managerial Representation and Wage Gaps

Examines how Black managerial representation influences racial wage gaps among employees in Brazilian organizations.

Maternity Leave and Intersectionality

Explores how maternity leave interacts with race, gender, and education to shape workplace inequality and career outcomes.

Firms’ Strategies in Times of Social Change

Analyzes how political and social shifts in Brazil affect corporate strategies, adaptation, and organizational resilience. e

Natural Resource FDI and Inequality

Investigates how natural resource–seeking foreign investments shape inequality across host countries and communities.

MNEs and Inequality of Opportunities

Studies how mergers, acquisitions, and global expansion by MNEs influence inequality of opportunity in local labor markets.

MNEs and Local Inequality Outcomes

Explores how multinational enterprises’ policies and global commitments interact with local contexts to affect workplace inequality.