Jorge Heredia Perez graduated from the University of Piura (Peru) with a degree in Electro Mechanical Engineering. For the next four years he worked as a project engineer for three different Peruvian companies (Cosapi, Ferreyros and Petroperu respectively), working in electromechanical assembly of industrial plants as well as managing operations of machinery for mining and construction companies. He then studied his Master in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Piura, then his Master of Science in Management (Ms.C), and finally his Ph.D in Management both from University Adolfo Ibáñez (AACSB). For his Ms.C and his Ph.D, Jorge received a grant from FINCyT (Peru) and advisory help from LASPAU (associated with Harvard University). Prior to working in UTEC (Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología), he was a director for a graduate school in Peru. Since then, he has won several awards from national and international organizations in the field of research: the implementation of competitive strategy and performance specifically focused on technology-based innovation. At UTEC, Jorge performed academic research, consulting with companies, and teaching management strategic innovation, developing new frameworks to evaluate the innovation impact in performance across firms at different economics sectors in emerging economies. He also is a founding member of the Peruvian Society for Operations Research and is the ad hoc reviewer of The International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets. Recently Professor Jorge Heredia was participated the seminars at Harvard University and MIT about teaching innovation and research in higher education. Professor Jorge Heredia is a visiting professor at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University (USA). Currently at Universidad del Pacífico, Dr. Jorge Heredia develop scientific research on Innovation process and strategic management, focus in emerging economies.