Faculty Profile

Simon Bensimon
Adjunct Professor

Ph.D., The University of Chicago

Robert H. Smith School of Business
3312 Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Campus Phone: (301) 405-9670
Fax: (301) 405-0146
Office: (301) 765-0604
E-mail: bensim@erols.com
Curriculum Vitae

Joined University of Maryland in 2000.

Professor Bensimon is a partner in The Avico Group, which develops customized export plans for small and medium-sized businesses. From 1980-1995, he was with the International Trade Administration, where he promoted the export of U.S. goods and services to Sub-Sahara Africa, North Africa, and Europe.

Honors and Awards

  • 2005-2006 Krowe/Legg Teaching Enhancement Committee Award Recipient, Smith School
  • 2004-2005 Krowe/Legg Teaching Enhancement Committee Award Recipient, Smith School
  • Governor of Virginia's Award for Excellence in assisting Virginia businesses access global markets.
  • U.S. Department of Commerce: Outstanding Performance Award for work on negotiating bilateral investment treaties with African and Asian nations.
  • U.S. Department of State: Special Citation for managing international trade and investment missions.