Dr. MATTHIAS EGGERTSSON
www.dreggertsson.com
2661 NE 22nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062; Phone 954-478-7654
E-mail m@dreggertsson.com
Accomplished professional with 20+ years of achievement in international business management and higher education. Diverse experience includes work as a Fulltime Professor specializing in finance, marketing, and global business. Proven skill as a leader, capable of building trust and loyalty with students, faculty, and individuals from various professional and cultural backgrounds. Achievements include numerous publications, and papers presented in multiple countries. Appointed as Icelandic Honorary Consul for South Florida in April 2015 by the Icelandic Foreign Minister and President of Iceland Dr. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, approved by the USA Department of State and USA President Barack Obama. Fluent in Icelandic, and actively involved in Icelandic educational, cultural, and economic endeavors in South Florida.
Education & Certifications
Doctor of International Business, DIBA, 2010
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Dissertation: Country-of-Origin and Branding in B2B Context
Master of International Business, MIBA, 1992
Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science in International Business, 1991
Florida Metropolitan University, Pompano Beach, FL
Teaching Experience
Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL2011 – Present
Professor, DBA & DHSc Program Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Provide guidance as a full time professor, teaching MBA and DBA students online and at the university
Instruct International Finance, International Management, Global Law, Global Business, Employee Relations
Critical role in the ACBSP and SACSCOC accreditation process, and development of new business courses
Setup and administered 2017 Doctoral Residency for the DBA and DHSC program—a four day event
Effectively utilize online teaching programs chosen by Keiser, including eCollege and BlackBoard
Champion the responsibilities of multiple roles, including—DBA Chair of Global Business, Dissertation Chair
and Committee Member, Dissertation Mentor, as well as DBA and DHSc Program Coordinator
University of Akureyri , Iceland 2017 – Present
Adjunct Professor
Delivered instructions to MBA students in Global Strategy and one module in International Trading Organization using online teaching platform (Zoom Meeting, Panoptic etc.)
South University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2011 – 2012
Adjunct Professor
Delivered instruction to MBA students in Global Import and Export using eCollege teaching platform
Kaplan Continuing Education, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2009 – 2011
Business Management Instructor
Taught Ethics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and International Business courses online
Updated Kaplan courses on the eCollege platform from earlier book edition to latest edition
Everest University, Pompano Beach, FL 2006 – 2010
Adjunct Professor
Instructed a variety of business courses, including Introduction to Marketing, Advertising, Global Marketing,
Marketing on the Internet, Marketing Research, Customer Relations, and Introduction to International Marketing
Served a student body that included a diverse mixture of individuals both international and from the USA
Utilized SmartBoard and Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare and deliver classroom presentations
Professional Experience
Eggertsson Trading, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL 2001 –Spring 2018
President
Founded an international marketing and consulting firm specializing in A/C and refrigeration parts, dental supplies, microchips, cars, and semiconductors for markets in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, and South America
Generated $1.5 million in revenue by identifying and capturing new business and penetrating new territories
Successfully managed the establishment of a division of Eggertsson Trading in Thailand
R.H. International, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 2000 – 2001
Division Manager
Directed the international A/C parts division, supervising a team of Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing specialists
Drove significant increase to sales by establishing business contacts in Middle East, Asia, Europe, and South Africa
Marketed A/C parts and components, and ensured compliance with Government Procurement Regulations
Globetrade, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 1996 – 2000
President
Established an A/C and refrigeration parts and component supplier firm specializing in international markets
Developed numerous creative marketing strategies that penetrated markets and increased sales to $2 million
Viking Tech Services, Inc., Hallandale, FL 1992 – 1996
Marketing Assistant
Contributed to marketing for the Middle East and Africa markets, generating $4 million in sales
Affiliations
International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE) 2015 – Present
WPB Conference Chair, March 2018
Honorary Consul of Iceland for South Florida 2015 – Present
Lifetime Member of Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society 2011 – Present
Academy of International Business 2005 – Present
Toastmasters Pompano Beach, Club 3003, District 47 – Division B – Area 21 2010-Present
Advanced Communicator Bronze, Competent Leader.
President January, 2012 – Present
VP of Membership, July – December 2011
Sergeant at Arms, January – June 2010
President, Icelandic American Association of South Florida 2002 – 2015
Member, World Association for Case Method Research and Application (WACRA)
Attended conferences in Czech Republic (2005), and Edinburgh, Scotland (2008)
Member of Academy of International Business (AIB)
Attended a conference in Québec City, 2005 and New Orleans, 2016
Seminars and Workshops
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education, Powerful Presentations, September 9, 2006
EXCELLENCE IN EXPORTS, Letter of Credit for Export Transactions, November 9, 1994
THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, How to Succeed in the Import-Export Business, April 6, 1993
Publications
Fitzgerald, J., Luo-Bietler, Y., & Eggertsson, M., (1019). Global branding strategy and the effect of national preferences, International Journal of Strategic and International Studies, 14(1) 53 – 57
Fitzgerald, J., Luo-Bietler, Y., & Eggertsson, M., (1018). Brand origin and its importance in a global brand strategy, International Journal of Strategic Management, 18(2) 5 – 13
Pearson, S., & Eggertsson, M., (2018) Proposing a change to the SIDSS framework for technical exploitation operations: Advancing the inclusion of preparation & triage to the SIDSS framework
Fitzgerald, J., Luo-Bietler, Y., & Eggertsson, M., (1017).The influence of reference groups on the consumers’ connection on bicycle brands, Review of Business Research 17(4) 61 – 68
Barkley, D., L., & Eggertsson, M., (2017) Using Hofstede’s Model to improve multicultural management in the European Union, Journal of International Management Studies 17(1), 21 – 34
Eggertsson, M., (2015) 2015 Symposium … a personal perspective, Consular/Diplomatic Forum, 4, 22-25
Ryder, M., S. & Eggertsson, M. (2015). Compliance and enforcement of the United Nations Global Compact. Journal of International Management Studies, 15(3), 13-18. DOI
Kent, W., & Eggertsson, M., (2015) Exploring an expansion opportunity in Turkey. International Journal of Case Method Research & Application, XXVII (1) 35-43
Owusu-Nyamekye, D., & Eggertsson, M., (2014) Disaster Recovery Program, a Must for Global Organizations with Supply Chain Networks Across the World, Journal of International Management Studies, 14(3)69-77
Fitzgerald, J., Salas-Amaro, A., Roldan, A., Luo-Bietler, Y., Eggertsson, M., & Djokic, B., (2014), Students’ perceptions of online learning: An international perspective. Review of Business Research, RBR, 14(1)
Williams, W., Mendelson, R., Eggertsson, M., & Djokic, B., (2014). The existence of herd behavior during mergers and acquisitions from 2003 to 2007. Journal of Strategic and International Studies (JSIS). IX (4) 45-54
Eggertsson, M., (2010). Intellectual property infringement: A case study on ecommerce counterfeiting. International Journal of Case Method Research & Application. XXII (3) 224-229
Papers Presented
International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE), Presented a paper in Las Vegas, NV, fall 2018. Brand origin and its importance in a global brand strategy, in addition served as a Session Chair
International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE), Presented a paper in WPB, FL, spring 2018. Proposing a change to the SIDSS framework for technical exploitation operations: Advancing the inclusion of preparation & triage to the SIDSS framework
International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE), Presented a paper in Las Vegas, NV, fall 2017. The influence of reference groups on the consumers’ connection on bicycle brands
International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE), Presented a paper in Keiser Flagship WPB, winter 2017, with David Barkley, Using Hofstede’s Model to improve multicultural management in the European Union
Academy of International Business (AIB) US SE Annual Conference fall 2016, Panelist; Global Value Chains, International Trade, and Markets
International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE), Presented a paper in Las Vegas, NV, fall 2015, with Ryder, M., S. Compliance and enforcement of the United Nations global compact.
21st Century Academic Forum. Presented a paper in Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA, winter 2015 with Dr. Steven Roth, The Role of the Faculty Advisor in Orientation for Beginning Graduate Students
International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE), Presented a paper in Las Vegas, NV, fall 2014, with Dwobeng Owusu-Nyamekye, Disaster Recovery Program, a Must for Global Organizations with Supply Chain Networks Across the World.
World Association for Case Method Research & Application (WACRA), Presented a paper in Istanbul, Turkey, summer 2014, with William Kent, Investigation of Expansion Venture in Turkey.
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS). Presented a paper in Key West, FL, spring 2014. The existence of herd behavior during mergers and acquisitions from 2003 to 2007. Written with Dr. Glendon Williams, Dr. Jeff Ritter and Dr. Boris Djokic.
The Clute Institute International Academic Conference. Presented a paper in Las Vegas, NV, fall 2013, Cases in business, applying practical experience and academic knowledge. Written with Dr. Jeff Ritter, Dr. Diann Ferrell and Dr. Glendon Williams.
European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM), Presented a paper in Reykjavik, Iceland, fall 2012, Country-of-Manufacture and Country-of-Brand Origin Effects on Brand Reputation.
World Association for Case Method Research & Application (WACRA), Presented a paper in Edinburgh, Scotland, summer 2008, E-Commerce.
World Association for Case Method Research & Application (WACRA), Presented a paper in Czech Republic, summer 2005, Journey to Small Business Entrepreneurship: Personal Experiences Make the Case.