ARC: Connections: Tributes: Hans B. Thorelli
It is with great sadness that I report to you that we have lost one of our most beloved scholars. Professor Hans B. Thorelli, international marketing visionary, passed away on August 18, 2009 at the age of 88. As you know, Dr. Thorelli was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, an institution which he served since 1964, serving in the capacity as the E. W. Kelley Professor of Business Administration from 1972 until his retirement.
Many will remember Professor Thorelli through his numerous contributions to the field of international marketing through articles and books detailing advancements in global marketing strategy and network governance, country-of-origin, international product positioning, and policy issues, and for his passion in engaging international decision making in a hands on fashion through INTOPIA. More of note to many of those who were fortunate enough to share time with him will remember him for his sincerity, generous spirit and passion for life and learning. >
Professor Thorelli’s leadership in the field of international marketing is recognized within the Journal of International Marketing annually through the Hans B. Thorelli Award, which honors research having the most significant and long-term contribution to the field of international marketing.
Memorial Services were held on August 30th 2009 at Indiana University Foundation, State Rd. 46, Bloomington, IN from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to I.U. School of Business, PO Box 500, Bloomington, IN 47402.
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http://www.allenfuneralhome.org/obituaries/hans-b-thorelli.aspx