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New podcast is live!

How do geopolitical developments influence corporate partnerships and strategy? In the latest episode of our podcast, Nikolaus S. Lang, Managing Director & Senior Partner at BCG, joins our team from the Competence Center Alliances, Platforms & Ecosystems (Alexander Göritz and Cindy Stahl) to discuss geopolitics, talent attraction, and innovation in Europe.

Participation at the EU-DPRN Summit

Thrilled to have taken part in this year’s European Digital Platform Research Network (EU-DPRN) Summit, held on June 26–27 in Madrid! Over two engaging days, the summit brought together scholars to advance research on digital platforms and ecosystems. On June 26, the Doctoral Workshop provided PhD students with a platform to present their work and gain valuable feedback from senior faculty. We were especially proud that Dora Maric and Theresa Maria Seehofer had the opportunity to present their papers during the workshop! On June 27, the main plenary track featured high-quality paper presentations, a stimulating panel on decentralized governance, and an inspiring keynote by Rahul Kapoor (Wharton)—a leading thinker in the field of ecosystems. A special highlight: Tim Meyer had the chance to present his paper in the main program.

The Effects of Diversification on Swiss Private Bank Performance

How does diversification shape the future of Swiss private banking. Our team of the Competence Center Mergers & Acquisitions contributed a deep dive to KPMG’s latest study „Clarity on Swiss Private Banks 2025“. Click to read the key takeaways and access the full report.

New podcast is live!

How can public sector organizations drive digital innovation through collaboration? In the latest episode of our podcast, Berit Gerritzen, Ph.D., joins our team from the Competence Center Alliances, Platforms & Ecosystems (Alexander Göritz and Cindy Stahl) to discuss digital processes, partnerships, and the role of AI in the public sector. Tune in now!

VHB WK Strategisches Management Workshop

Am vergangenen Donnerstag und Freitag durften wir Gastgeber der diesjährigen Konferenz (WK Strategisches Management Workshop) des VHB Verband der Hochschullehrerinnen und Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft sein. Unter dem Leitthema „Strategiearbeit in einer unsicheren Welt“ diskutierten zahlreiche Forschende aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum aktuelle Herausforderungen und Ansätze in der Strategieforschung. Neben einem inspirierenden Panel, interaktiven Break-Out-Sessions und spannenden Posterpräsentationen kam auch das Netzwerken nicht zu kurz – ob bei der gemeinsamen Führung durch den St.Galler Stiftsbezirk oder beim Konferenzdinner.

Ein herzliches Dankeschön an alle Teilnehmenden, Referierenden und an unser engagiertes Organisationsteam am IFB-HSG!

Best Teaching Award for Prof. Karolin Frankenberger

We are proud to share that Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger was honored with the Teaching Award as Best Lecturer at this year’s Dies Academicus, earning her a well-deserved star in the university’s Hall of Teaching Fame. Congratulations, Karolin, on this remarkable achievement!

Neue Position für Dr. Joachim Stonig

Dr. Joachim Stonig wird ab dem 1. Mai 2025 die Administrative Leitung (Managing Director) des Masterprogramms Strategy and International Management (SIM) übernehmen. Als Ständiger Dozent für Strategisches Management bleibt uns Joachim dabei erhalten. Wir wünschen Ihm einen guten Start und viel Freude in der neuen Position.

New on LinkedIn

🚀New on LinkedIn: Our Alliances, Platforms, and Ecosystems Competence Center now has its own focus page! Are you interested in ecosystem strategies, digital platforms, or alliance management? Then this is the place for you. Our team shares valuable insights on trends, best practices, and events exploring the future of strategic collaboration—where alliances, digital platforms, and ecosystems reshape industries.

👉 Follow the page here: https://lnkd.in/dRJCrdxT

Die neuen HSG-Firmengeschichten 2024 sind da!

Seit 2019 analysieren HSG-Studierende im Kurs «Strategie Evolution» von Prof. J. Peter Murmann die Entwicklung realer Unternehmen im deutschsprachigen Raum. Ziel ist es, strategische Konzepte besser zu verstehen, anzuwenden und durch Storytelling erlebbar zu machen. Im 6. Band der HSG Firmengeschichten nehmen uns HSG-Studierende mit auf eine spannende strategische Reise durch die Entwicklung von Roche, Porsche AG und Forster Rohner AG.

New podcast is live!

Our new podcast from the Competence Center of Alliances, Platforms and Ecosystems is online! In this episode, Benjamin Opel, Chief Executive Officer of Annanow AG, talks with Alexander Göritz and Cindy Stahl from the competence center about collaborative innovation and new technologies in start-ups.

They cover topics such as:
– holistic ecosystem experience from an academic and practitioner perspective – integrated logistics and commerce platform business model; a unified commerce experience beyond ownership
– growth challenges and opportunities in Switzerland and abroad
– role of AI within the company and customer-facing

New edition of The Business Model Navigator

What began as a research idea over a decade ago has become a global reference for business model innovation 🌍 On April 24, the 3rd edition of The Business Model Navigator 📘 — co-authored by Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger, Oliver Gassmann and Dr. Michaela Choudury — will be released. With fresh insights and new examples, it reflects over ten years of learning, impact, and inspiration 💡✨

Annual Report 2024

We’re excited to share the IFB Annual Report 2024! This year’s report highlights our activities in research, teaching, and executive education — and showcases the people, projects, and partnerships that shaped the year 2024. 🙌 Thank you to everyone who contributed to another impactful year!