Sak Onkvisit is Professor Emeritus of Marketing at San José State University, U.S.A. He has authored several books and has published in leading journals. An internationally recognized scholar, he has taught in several countries and has served as a Fulbright Senior Scholar and a Fulbright Senior Specialist.

Michael A. Merz is Professor of Marketing and Chair of the Department of Marketing and Business Analytics at San José State University, U.S.A. He has published extensively in marketing journals. The Wall Street Journal ranks San Jose State University as No. 2 among public universities for graduates' marketing salaries.

John J. Shaw has retired from his position as Director of the MBA Program at Providence College. Before his retirement, he co-authored three books and over 80 papers in journals and at conferences.