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Strategic Management Research Group

Strategic Management: From Unpredictability and Complexity to Action and Positive Impact

In an era defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, the traditional and one-dimensional frameworks are no longer enough. At the section of Strategic Management we do not just study static strategy plans; we investigate strategy as a living capability that allows organizations to remain agile, resilient, and impactful.

Our work seeks to turn complexity into action, equipping organizations and strategists to navigate shifting global landscapes with insight, creativity, and purpose.

Our research addresses a wide range of strategic questions in areas such as ecosystems, paradox, globalization, innovation, sustainability, mergers and acquisitions, and behavioral strategy, while continuing to evolve alongside emerging challenges and opportunities. By combining quantitative rigor with qualitative depth, we examine how strategies are formed, how strategists think, and how organizations can thrive amid competing demands.

Our teaching is engaging and forward-looking. We encourage students to question assumptions, embrace multiple perspectives, and develop the skills needed to shape responsible, adaptive, and transformative strategies. As educators and researchers, we value both academic autonomy and close collaboration, fostering an open, collegial environment where ideas flourish and knowledge is co-created.

At the heart of our work lies a shared belief: strategy is not only about understanding the world but also about improving it. Our work bridges theory and practice, ensuring that academic insights translate into meaningful outcomes for organizations and society. From advancing sustainable business models and global collaboration to shaping policy and leadership practice, our impact extends beyond the classroom and the journal page.

Through our partnerships, publications, and teaching, we aim to create strategies that matter, turning knowledge into momentum for positive, lasting change.

Knowledge Hub Business and Society

Find out how our research creates impact for society

Knowledge Hub Strategy & Innovation

Helping organizations becoming world-class innovators

Knowledge Hub Navigating Paradoxes

Actionable insights on navigating (strategic) paradoxes

Strategic Management

Meet our team

Prof. dr. Tom Moliterno

Full professor of Behavioral Strategy, Head of the Strategic Management Section

Prof dr. Brian Tjemkes

Full Professor of Strategic Management, Head of the Department of Management & Organization

Brian Tjemkes

Prof. dr. Meindert Flikkema

Full professor of Service Innovation Strategies

Meindert Flikkema

Prof. dr. ir. Victor A. Gilsing

Full Professor of Strategic Innovation & Organizational Renewal

Prof. dr. Christopher Wickert

Full Professor of Corporate Social Responsibility

Prof. dr. Christopher Wickert

Dr. Valérie Duplat

Associate Professor of Strategy

Dr. Saeed Khanagha

Associate Professor of Strategy

SBE_M&O staff picture Saeed Khanagha

Dr. Elko Klijn

Associate Professor

Elko Klijn

Dr. David Kroon

Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization, Scientific Director ABRI

Dr. Oli Mihalache

Associate Professor of Strategy & International Business

Dr. Katinka Quintelier

Associate Professor of Strategy and Ethics

Dr. Katinka Quintelier

Dr. Jonathan Schad

Associate Professor in Strategy and Organization

Jonathan Schad

Dr. Marc Bahlmann

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sebastian Baldermann

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sebastian Baldermann

Dr. Valentina Fani

Assistant professor

Valentina Fani

Dr. Luc Glasbeek

Assistant Professor

Luc Glasbeel

Drs. Els A.H. Kleijn

Assistant professor

Els Kleijn

Dr. Désirée A. Laubengaier

Assistant Professor

dr. Désirée A. Laubengaier

Dr. Johannes Loh

Assistant Professor

Johannes Loh

Dr. Marius Rietdijk

Assistant Professor

SBE_M&O staff picture Marius Rietdijk

Dr. Nina Telg

Assistant Professor

Nina Telg

Dr. Yueling Zhou

Assistant Professor

Yueling Zhou

Dr. Andreas Alexiou

Senior Researcher

Andreas Alexiou

Dr. Christian Kroll

Research Associate

Christian Martin Kroll

S. James Ellis

Lecturer

S. James Ellis

Chaouki Kouritii

External PhD Candidate

Chaouki Kouritii

Lucia Luo

External PhD Candidate

Lucia (Xiya) Luo

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