Ben Gomes-Casseres serves as the Peter A. Petri Professor of Business and Society at Brandeis University's International Business School, teaching MBA courses in business strategy, alliances, and acquisitions, while also leading the Brandeis Online Learning Lab. Since June 1995, Gomes-Casseres has been the Principal at Alliance Strategy Consulting, focusing on strategies for managing alliances and partnerships. Additionally, Gomes-Casseres is an Advisor at Powerlinx, Inc., where innovative technology is used to facilitate business-to-business partnerships. Previous academic roles include serving as an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School from 1985 to 1995. Early career experience includes working as an Economist at The World Bank, evaluating projects in various regions, including Latin America and Africa. Educational credentials include a DBA in International Business from Harvard Business School, an MPA in Economic Development from Princeton University, and a BA in History and Economics from Brandeis University.