Carlos PLATA

Presentation

Carlos Plata is an Assistant Professor in Strategy and joined EM Normandie in 2025. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences with a focus on Strategy and International Management from the University of Toulouse Capitole awareded in 2025. His doctoral thesis explores university-industry collaborations from both individual and organizational perspectives, using machine learning methods. His research interests include university-industry collaborations, innovation, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Prior to his PhD, Carlos earned an M.Sc. in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour from Toulouse School of Management, and an M.Sc. in International Management from Audencia Business School in France. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Externado University of Colombia. Carlos has professional experience as a trade marketing consultant for the Meiko Group in Colombia and as a lecturer at Universidad Externado de Colombia. During his undergraduate studies, he also worked as a student research assistant at the Faculty of Business Administration.

Professional experience

Since 2025: Assistant Professor in Strategy, EM Normandie
2024-2025: Head of BSc 2 Global management, Toulouse Business School
2021-2024: Mission officer, ENGAGE
2018-2020: Trade Marketing and key Account Manager