Prof. Dr.

Christoph Lechner

Professor of Strategic Management

Christoph Lechner is Director at the Institute of Management & Strategy (IoMS) and holds the chair for strategic management at the University of St. Gallen. He leads the Master in Business Management (MUG), which is one of the 20 best management programs worldwide (QS ranking). In addition to his academic duties, he is a member of the Board of Directors of Helvetia (insurance). He was Vice President of the Board of Directors of Hügli (Food) for 18 years until it was sold to Coop in 2018. Christoph Lechner also participates in company foundations, e.g. the Swiss Virtual Business School, which was sold to the Swedish SBS Group in 2020. As a strategy consultant and in executive education Prof. Lechner has worked with companies such as ABB, Altana, BASF, Clariant, Credit Suisse, Danaher, Klöckner, Novartis, Richemont, Siemens, Santander, Shell, Tata, and Zeiss worldwide.

 

Prof. Dr. Christoph Lechner

Christoph Lechner is a professor of strategic management, as well as Director of the Institute of Management & Strategy (IoMS) at the University of St. Gallen. He holds two master’s degrees: one in economics from Wayne State University (USA) and another one in business administration from the University of Augsburg (Germany). He obtained his doctorate in 1999 and habilitated in 2004 in Strategic Management at the University of St.Gallen. He received offers for professorship from Bocconi University (Italy), EM Lyon (France), and the University of Mannheim (Germany). Simultaneously with his academic duties, Christoph Lechner is member of the Board of Directors of Helvetia (insurance). His previous career was closely linked with Deutsche Bank where he worked after his apprenticeship in corporate banking as an assistant to the Executive Board and in structured finance (Singapore).

Education

Year

Degree

Institution
1999-2004 Habilitation in Strategic Management University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
1995-1999 Ph.D. in Strategic Management University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
1989-1995 Business administration degree (MBA) University of Augsburg, Germany
1992-1993 Master of Arts in Economics Wayne State University, USA
1987-1989 “Qualified Banker” Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Augsburg, Germany
1977-1986 Secondary Education Grammar School, St. Stephan, Augsburg, Germany

Academic Employment

Year

Position

University
2004–today Chaired Professor of Strategic Management & Director at the IoMS-HSG University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
2003–today Professor of Strategic Management Bocconi University, Italy; EM Lyon (France); ESMT (Germany) and University of Mannheim (Germany)
2019 Guest Professor Paul Merage School of Business, University of California Irvine, USA
2009 Guest Professor IAE Business School, Austral University, Argentina
2003 Guest Professor The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA
2002 Guest Professor School of Business, University of Connecticut, USA
1998-2002 Senior Lecturer of Strategic Management University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
1995-1998 Research Assistant Institute of Management & Strategy, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland

Non-Academic Employment

Year

Position
2006-today Member of the Board of Directors of Helvetia (insurance), listed at Swiss Stock Exchange
2001-2019 Vice Chairman of Hügli (food), listed at Swiss Stock Exchange – sold to Bell Food in 2019
2001-2019 Founding partner of Swiss VBS (digital visualization), Toronto/ Canada (sold in 2019 to Swedish BTS Group)
1987-1995 Various Positions at Deutsche Bank Group: Vocational Program, Corporate Banking, Assistant of Managing Director (Germany); Corporate Finance (Singapore)
1986-1987 Military Service (Mandatory), Music Corps 10, French Horn Player, Germany

Professional Positions (University)

Year

Position

University
2020–today Member of the Supervisory Board Institute of Business Informatics, University of St.Gallen
2016–today Academic Director of the “Master of Business Management” program University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
2007–today Member of the Supervisory Board Institute for Insurance Economics (I.VW), University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
2004–today Member of the Assembly of the School of Management and Senate University of St.Gallen, Switzerland

Awards

Year

Award

Awarding organization
2021 Finalist for the Best Conference Paper Award (together with Maximilian Dexheimer): How to stand out from the Crowd: Detecting Patterns in App Endorsements on the App-Store Strategic Management Society
2020 Finalist for the “Managerial Practice Award” with the title: “Resolving the paradox of interdependency and strategic renewal in activity systems”, together with Daniel Albert & Markus Kreutzer Academy of Management Review
2010 Best Lecturer Award, MBA Program University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
2008 Best Lecturer Award, MBA Program University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
2006 Winner of the Sumantra Ghoshal Research and Practice Award of the Business Policy and Strategy Division Academy of Management
2006 Distinguished Paper Award of the Business Policy and Strategy Division Academy of Management
2005 Winner of the SMS Best Conference Paper Award, International Conference Strategic Management Society
2004 Finalist for the SMS Best Conference Paper Award, International Conference Strategic Management Society
2001 ‘Best German Business Book’ for the book: “Strategisches Management: Wie Strategische Initiativen zum Wandel führen” CapGemini Ernst&Young Award
1999 Winner of the Dr. Peter-Werhahn-Price for Outstanding Achievements in Business Administration and Philosophy of Science University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
1992-1993 German Academic Exchange Service scholarship, Master in Economics DAAD, USA

Teaching on Bachelor, Master and PhD level

Year

Course

Degree
2022 Alliances, Digital Platforms & Ecosystems (Master in General Management) Master
2017–today Strategic Management Bachelor
2006–today Theoretical Perspectives in Strategy & Management PhD
1999-2010 Managing Professional Service Firms Master
1999-2009 Strategy Process Research PhD
2005-2009 Alliance and Network Strategy Master
2001-2002 Topics in Strategy Master
2001-2002 Perspectives on Organizations Master
2001-2002 Corporate Strategy Master
1999-2001 Cases and Excercises in Business Administration Bachelor
1999-2001 Organizational Capabilities & Resource-based-view of Strategy Bachelor

Teaching on the Executive Education Level

Year

Course

Degree
1997–today Lecturer of selected topics in strategic management Public program
1997-2019 Strategic Management Executive MBA
2005-2010 Managing Professional Service Firms MBA
1998-2007 Co-Organizer and Speaker of the Forum on Managing Professional Service Firms University of St.Gallen
2003-2006 Strategic Management Global EMBA
2001-2005 Strategic Management EMBA

Research Grants

Year

Sponsor and topic

Amount of funding
2019-today Industry Consortium on Platforms and Ecosystems with Credit Suisse, Klöckner, Novartis, and Zürich Insurance CHF 320’000
2020 Research Fund (GFF) of University of St. Gallen for research on “Corporate Turaround Actions” CHF 100’000
2010-2013 Swiss National Fund (SNF), “Managing Corporate Programs” CHF 320’863
2009-2011 Regula & Fredy Lienhard Foundation, “Responsible Corporate Competitiveness & Responsible Leadership” CHF 300’000
2010 Research Fund (GFF) of the University of St. Gallen, “Activity Systems and their Renewal” CHF 95’000
2006-2008 Industry Consortium with 5 major European corporations, “Strategy Process Modes for Growth Initiatives” CHF 160’000
2008 Basic Research Fund (GFF) of the University of St. Gallen, 2008, “Exploring Corporate Programs” CHF 40’000
2005-2006 Industry Consortium with 4 major European corporations, “Shaping Strategy Processes” CHF 80’000

Invited Research Talks

Bocconi University (Italy), Cass Business School (UK), European Business School EBS (Germany), EM Lyon (France), FU Berlin (Germany), Helsinki University of Technology (Finland), IAE Business School (Universidad Austral, Argentina), IMD (Switzerland), Irvine University (USA), Kelly School of Business (Indiana University, USA), LMU München (Germany), University Zürich (Switzerland), Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania, USA)

Articles in scientific journals

Kunisch, S., Keil, T., Boppel, M. & Lechner, C. (2019). Strategic initiative portfolios: how to manage strategic challenges better than one at a time. Business Horizons, 62/4, 529-537.
Dexheimer, M. & Lechner, C. (2019). Ökosystem-basierte Wettbewerbsstrategien. Die Unternehmung, 4, 308.
Lechner, C. & Dexheimer, M. (2019). Ökosysteme: Eine neue Strategie im digitalen Zeitalter?. OrganisationsEntwicklung, 3, 38-43.
Kreutzer, M., Cardinal, L., Walter, J. & Lechner, C. (2016). Formal and informal control as complement or substitute.. Strategy Science, 1 (4), 235-255.
Walter, J., Lechner, C. & Kellermanns, F. (2016). Learning activities, exploration and the performance of strategic activities. Journal of Management, 42 (3), 769-802.
Albert, D., Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2015). Resolving the paradox of interdependency and strategic renewal in activity systems. Academy of Management Review, 40 (2), 210-234.
Hettich, E. & Lechner, C. (2014). Metaorganizational Designs : Managing Inter-Organizational Initiatives. Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation, 2014 (5), 333-339.
Kownatzki, M., Walter, J., Floyd, S. & Lechner, C. (2013). Corporate Control and the speed of SBU decision making. Academy of Management Journal, 56 (5), 1295-1324.
Boppel, M., Kunisch, S., Keil, T. & Lechner, C. (2013). Driving Change Through Corporate Programs. MIT Sloan Management Review, 55 (1), 20-22.
Walter, J., Kellermanns, F. & Lechner, C. (2012). Decision making within and between organizations: Rationality, politics, and alliance performance. Journal of Management, 38 (5), 1582-1610.
Lechner, C. & Floyd, S. (2012). Group influence activities and the performance of strategic initiatives. Strategic Management Journal, 33 (5), 478-495.
Kellermans, F., Walter, J., Floyd, S. & Lechner, C. (2011). To agree or not to agree? A meta-analytical review of strategic consensus and organizational performance. Journal of Business Research, 64 (2), 126-133.
Lechner, C., Frankenberger, K. & Floyd, S. (2010). Task contingencies in the curvilinear relationships between intergroup networks and initiative performance. Academy of Management Journal, 53 (4), 865-889.
Lechner, C. & Kreutzer, M. (2010). Coordinating Growth Initiatives in Multi-Unit Firms. Long Range Planning, 43 (1), 6-32.
Schmid, T., Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2009). Strategische Initiativen als Instrument des Corporate Managements. Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation (ZFO), 78 (2), 80-87.
Schmid, T., Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2009). Strategische Initiativen als Instrument des Corporate Managements. Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation, 78 (2), 80-87.
Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2009). Implementierung von Strategien : Bestandsaufnahme und Ausblick. OrganisationsEntwicklung (1), 4-13.
Lechner, C., Kreutzer, M. & Schaedler, J. (2008). Wachstumsinitiativen erfolgreich managen. Harvard Business Manager (Oktober), 74-84.
Koster, A., Szczepanski, M. & Lechner, C. (2008). A Tailored Approach for Successful Growth : How to align your management approach to the goals of your growth strategy. Strategy & Business, 51 (Summer), 14-17.
Lavie, D., Lechner, C. & Singh, H. (2008). All for One: Should a company join a multipartner alliance? Here are the questions to ask. The Wall Street Journal (12.05.2008), 8-12.
Walter, J., Lechner, C. & Kellermanns, F. (2008). Disentangling alliance management processes: decision making, politicality, and alliance performance. Journal of Management Studies, 45 (3), 530-560.
Lechner, C. & Bär, L. (2008). Gelenkte Evolution – Strategiearbeit in Zeiten erhöhter Unsicherheit. Scorecard: das Themenmagazin für Führungskräfte (2), 12-13.
Kellermanns, F., Walter, J., Lechner, C. & Floyd, S. (2005). The lack of consensus about strategic consensus: Advamcing theory and research. Journal of Management, 31 (5), 719-737.
Kellermanns, F., Walter, J., Lechner, C. & Floyd, S. (2005). The lack of consensus in strategic consensus research: Advancing theory and research. Journal of Management, 31 (5), 719-737.
Lechner, C. (2005). Zur Messung der Beratungsleistung. Asco Publication, Report on Return of Management Consulting, 5.
Lechner, C., Gesing, N., Kreutzer, M. & Müller-Stewens, G. (2005). Berater unter Druck – Herausforderungen an das Geschäftsmodell der Beratungsindustrie. Harvard Business Manager, 8 (-), 6-8.
Lechner, C. & Kreutzer, M. (2005). Wie evaluiert man, was Berater leisten?. IO New Management, 74 (9), 32-35.
Lechner, C. (2004). Lernaktivitäten, Anschlussfähigkeit und der ERfolg strategischer Initiativen. Zeitschrift für Betriebswirtschaft, 74 (9), 1-21.
Lechner, C., Marx, K. & Müller-Stewens, G. (2003). The race for new e-business models. European Business Forum (16), 65-69.

Books

Menz, M., Schmid, T., Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2011). Strategische Initiativen und Programme: Unternehmen gezielt transformieren. Gabler.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2011). Strategisches Management : wie strategische Initiativen zum Wandel führen. (4. überarbeitete Auflage). Schäffer-Poeschel.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2005). Strategisches Management : wie strategische Initiativen zum Wandel führen : der St. Galler General Management Navigator®. (3., aktual. Aufl.). Schäffer-Pöschel.
Lechner, C. (2005). A primer to strategy process. Cuvillier.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2003). Strategisches Management : wie strategische Initiativen zum Wandel führen. (2. Auflage). Schäffer-Poeschel.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2001). Strategisches Management : wie strategische Initiativen zum Wandel führen. Schäffer-Poeschel.

Book sections

Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2018). Der Strategic Management Navigator: Ein Bezugsrahmen zur Strukturierung der Strategiearbeit. In Neue Betriebswirtschaft. (S. 371-390). UVK Verlag.
Menz, M., Schmid, T., Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2017). 15 Strategische Initiativen und Programme: Zurück in die Zukunft. In ManagementWissen : was Leader erfolgreich macht. (S. 181-187). Springer Gabler.
Lechner, C. (2015). Leveraging Mulitpartner Alliances in Technology-driven Industriies. In Managing Multipartner Strategic Alliances. (S. 171-191). Information Age Publishing Inc..
Dovev, L., Lechner, C. & Singh, H. (2012). Leveraging multipartner alliances in technology-driven technologies. In Strategic Alliances for Value Creation. (S. 1-22). Information Age Publishing.
Lechner, C. & Kreutzer, M. (2011). Strategic initiatives: past, present and future. In Handbook of Research on Strategy Process. (S. 283-303). Edward Elgar.
Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2011). Strategische Initiativen und Programme mit Führungsansätzen steuern. In Strategische Initiativen und Programme : Unternehmen gezielt transformieren. (S. 71-90). Gabler.
Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2011). Tesco versus Sainsbury’s Growth Strategies and Corporate Competitiveness 1990-2007. In Strategic management : competitiveness and globalization ; concepts and cases. (S. 795-813). Andover, Hampshire.
Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2011). Tesco versus Sainsbury’s: Growth Strategies and Corporate Competitiveness. In Strategic management : competitiveness and globalization ; concepts and cases. (S. 377-393). South-Western Cengage Learning.
Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2010). Control Configurations and Strategic Initiatives. In Organizational control. (S. 463-503). Cambridge University Press.
Lechner, C. & Gesing, N. (2008). Developing Alliance Capability at Clariant – The Tianjin Alliance in China. In Fallstudien zum internationalen Management : Grundlagen - Praxiserfahrungen - Perspektiven. (3., überarb. u. erw. Aufl., S. 381-398). Gabler.
Lechner, C. (2008). Sind mittelgrosse Versicherungsunternehmen überlebensfähig?. In 150 Jahre Helvetia: Jubiläumsfestschrift. (S. 121-127). Helvetia Versicherung.
Lechner, C. & Walter, J. (2006). Geschäftsmodelle in der Beratungsindustrie. In Handbuch der Unternehmensberatung : Organisationen führen und entwickeln. (S. 7230). Schmidt.
Lechner, C. (2005). Kommentar: Strategieberatung im Umbruch?. In Grenzen der Strategieberatung : Eine Gegenüberstellung der Perspektiven von Wissenschaft, Beratung und Klienten. (S. 407-410). Haupt.
Marx, K. & Lechner, C. (2005). The Role of the Social Context for Strategy Making: Examining the Impact of Embeddedness on the Performance of Strategic Initiatives. In Innovating Strategy Processes. (S. 135-148). Blackwell.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2004). Das internationale Allianzsystem um AT&T Unisource. In Fallstudien zum internationalen Management. (2. Auflage, S. 487-502). Gabler Verlag.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2004). Fallstudienlösung: Das internationale Allianzsystem um AT&T Unicsource. In Fallstudien zum internationalen Management. (S. 346-352).
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2003). Strategische Prozessforschung. Grundlagen und Perspektiven. In Perspektiven der Strategischen Unternehmensführung. Theorien ? Konzepte ? Anwendungen. (S. 43-71). Gabler.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2002). Unternehmensindividuelle und gastlandbezogene Einflussfaktoren der Markteintrittsform. In Handbuch Internationales Management. Grundlagen - Instrumente - Perspektiven. (2. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage, S. 381-402). Gabler.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2001). Audit der Managementqualität. In Handbuch Marketingcontrolling: Marketing als Motor von Wachstum und Erfolg. (S. 106-126). Ueberreuter.
Müller-Stewens, G., Lechner, C. & Stahl, H. (2001). Die Gestaltung von Stakeholder-Beziehungen als Grundlage jedes Grenzmanagements. In Fallen die Unternehmensgrenzen? Beiträge zur Aussenorientierung der Unternehmensführung. (S. 270-291). Expert Verlag.
Müller-Stewens, G., Lechner, C. & Muchow, K. (2001). How do firms adopt, apply and “root” new management concepts. In Innovatives Produktions- und Technologiemanagement. (S. 453-476). Springer.
Müller-Stewens, G., Lechner, C. & Muchow, K. (2001). Innovations in Strategic Management Systems: How do firms adopt, apply and ‘root’ new management concepts. In Innovatives Produktions- und Technologiemanagement. (S. 453-476). Springer.
Spickers, J. & Lechner, C. (2000). Der Beitrag der Methodik des vernetzten Denkens zum strategischen Kompetenz-Management. In Die Ressourcen- und Kompetenzperspektive des strategischen Managements. (S. 359-381). Deutscher Universitäts-Verlag.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2000). Initiierung des Strategieentwicklungsprozesses. In Strategisches Management im Zeichen von Umbruch und Wandel : Festschrift für Professor Dr. Erich Zahn zum 60. Geburtstag. (S. 53-75). Schäffer-Poeschel.
Lechner, C. & Müller-Stewens, G. (2000). Strategy process research: What do we know, what should we know?. In Management I. (S. 1863-1893). Spellbound Publications.
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (2000). Thematische Akzente von Wandelprojekten. In Aktuelle Tendenzen im Innovationsmanagement. (S. 283-298). Physica-Verl..
Müller-Stewens, G. & Lechner, C. (1997). Unternehmensindividuelle und gastlandbezogene Einflussfaktoren der Markteintrittsform. In Handbuch Internationales Management. (S. 231-252). Gabler.

Monographs

Boppel, M., Keil, T. & Lechner, C. (2013). Portfolios of Strategic Initiatives: A Complexity Perspective. University of St. Gallen and University of Zurich.
Boppel, M., Keil, T. & Lechner, C. (2012). Corporate initiative programs: balancing stability and coordination for strategic impact.
Lechner, C. (2009). Konsequenzen der Finanzmarktkrise – Perspektiven der HSG. Christoph Lechner.
Lechner, C., Kreutzer, M., Albert, D., Boppel, M., Oh, L. & Hempel, G. (2009). Private Banking in Switzerland – Quo Vadis? : Joint Publication of KPMG and University of St. Gallen. HSG & KPMG.
Burger, C., Koster, A., Lechner, C. & Szczepanski, M. (2008). Making Growth happen: How to Manage Growth Initiatives Effectively. Booz & Company.

Other publications

Lang, N., Lechner, C., Wurzer, C. & Dexheimer, M. (2020). Four Strategies to Orchestrate a Digital Ecosystem. The Boston Consulting Group. https://www.bcg.com/en-ch/publications/2020/four-strategies-to-orchestrate-digital-ecosystem.
Lechner, C. & Dexheimer, M. (2020). Clariant (A): Steering Through Turbulent Waters (2008-2010). Case Study and Teaching Note.
Lechner, C. & Dexheimer, M. (2020). Clariant (B): On the Route to Profitable Growth (2011-2016). Case Study and Teaching Note.
Lechner, C. & Dexheimer, M. (2020). Clariant (C): Merger Talks and New Investors (2017-2019). Case Study and Teaching Note.
Dexheimer, M. & Lechner, C. (2019). A competitive dynamics view on complementor commitment. Strategic Management Society Conference.
Reiter, T., Stonig, J., Dexheimer, M. & Lechner, C. (2018). SHAPING A MOBILITY ECOSYSTEM: THE CASE OF CAR2GO IN CHINA. University of St. Gallen.
Kreutzer, M., Cardinal, L., Walter, J. & Lechner, C. (2014). Formal and Informal Control as Complements or Substitutes? The Role of the Task Environment. 74th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2014 "The Power of Words".
Oh, L., Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2014). Organizational Complexity Attributes and Performance during Economic Shocks: An Activity System View. 74th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2014 "The Power of Words".
Boppel, M., Keil, T. & Lechner, C. (2012). Modularization and Coordination of Corporate Initiatives : Towards a Program Perspective. 5th Israel Strategy Conference 2012.
Boppel, M., Keil, T. & Lechner, C. (2011). Do Corporate Initiatives Require Coordination?. 31st Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference, Chicago.
Albert, D., Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2011). Interdependencies of Activity Systems and Strategic Renewal. 31st Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference, Chicago.
Boppel, M., Keil, T. & Lechner, C. (2011). Corporate Initiative Programs : A Coordination Theory Perspective. ASQ, HEC and OMT Conference 2011.
Lechner, C., Walter, J., Kellermanns, F. & Floyd, S. (2010). Learning Activities and the Performance of Exploratory Versus Exploitative Strategic Initiatives. 30th Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference 2010, Chicago.
Albert, D., Kreutzer, M. & Lechner, C. (2010). Strategic Renewal of Activity Systems : A Model for Interdependence Characteristics. 30th Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference 2010, Chicago.
Oh, L. & Lechner, C. (2010). Julius Bär Group: Business Model Simplicity in turbulent Times. ECCH European Clearing House.
Boppel, M. & Lechner, C. (2010). Swissmetal: The Restructuring of 2002-2009. ECCH, European Case Clearing House.
Albert, D. & Lechner, C. (2010). Vontobel Group: Managing an Integrated Business Model. ECCH, European Case Clearing House.
Palm, F. & Lechner, C. (2010). The case of ICA and Lidl in Sweden: Competitive Strategies in an oligopoly market. ECCH, European Case Clearing House.
Kreutzer, M., Lechner, C. & Cardinal, L. (2009). Organizational Control and Strategic Growth Initiatives – A Contingency Perspective. 29th Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference.
Kownatzki, M., Walter, J. & Lechner, C. (2009). The Corporate Context and the Speed of SBU-Level Decision Making. 69th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2009 "Green Management Matters".
Lechner, C. (2009). Ursachen der Krise und offene Themen. Responsible Corporate Competitiveness (RoCC) Universität St. Gallen.4-6. St.Gallen
Lechner, C. & Müller-Stewens, G. (2008). Fähigkeiten zur Realisierung von Strategien. Digma.2.
Kreutzer, M., Lechner, C. & Herrmann, A. (2008). Formal Control and Strategic Growth Initiatives: An Entrepreneurial Perspective. 28th Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference.
Kreutzer, M., Lechner, C. & Cardinal, L. (2008). Strategic Initiatives and Control. 68th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2008 "The Questions We Ask", Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Lechner, C., Rothaermel, F. & Agung, S. (2008). Why do networks become dysfunctional: a Complexity theory perspective. 68th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2008 "The Questions We Ask", Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Lechner, C. & Müller-Stewens, G. (2008). Strategie-Umsetzung. 2-2.
Kownatzki, M., Lechner, C. & Walter, J. (2007). Friend or foe? Corporate control and strategic decision-making speed at the SBU level. 27th Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference.
Lechner, C. & Gesing, N. (2007). Strategic Alliances at Clariant: The Tianjin Joint Venture in China. European Case Clearing House (ECCH).
Floyd, S., Lechner, C. & Marx, K. (2006). Intra-firm embeddedness and the Success of Strategic Initiatives: The Optimal Level of Action Units’ Embeddedness. 66th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2006 "Knowledge, Action and the Public Concern".
Floyd, S., Kellermanns, F., Walter, J., Shaw, J. & Lechner, C. (2006). To Agree or Not To Agree: A Meta-analytic Review of the Strategic Consensus-Performance Relationship. 66th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2006 "Knowledge, Action and the Public Concern".
Lavie, D., Lechner, C. & Singh, H. (2005). The Distribution of Benefits in Multi-Partner Alliances: The Case of the Wi-Fi Alliance.. 25th Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society (SMS).
Lechner, C. & Floyd, S. (2005). The Role of Authority, Justification, and Coalition-Building in Exploratory Initiatives.. 25th Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society (SMS).
Lechner, C., Müller-Stewens, G., Gesing, N. & Kreutzer, M. (2005). Herausforderungen an das Geschäftsmodell der Beratungsindustrie. .
Lechner, C. & Rothaermel, F. (2004). Process factors and network dissolution. Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2004.
Lavie, D., Lechner, C. & Singh, H. (2004). The performance implications of involvement and timing of entry in standard-setting alliances. Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2004.
Lechner, C. (2004). Zur Bedeutung des Begutachtungsprozesses in den Wirtschaftswissenschaften. 3.
Lechner, C. & Rothaermel, F. (2003). The emergence, evolution, and dissolution of a network system: a complexity perspective. Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2003.
Lechner, C. (2003). The role of learning, politics and trust building in overcoming core rigidities. Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2003.
Lechner, C. (2003). Learning activities, compatibility, and strategic initiatives. 65. Pfingsttagung des Verbands der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft e.V..
Marx, K. & Lechner, C. (2002). The Role of Structural and Relational Embeddedness on the Success of Strategic Initiatives. 22nd Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society (SMS).
Lechner, C. & Floyd, S. (2002). The role of process and context factors on the success of strategic initiatives with low capability. Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2002.
Kownatzki, M., Lechner, C. & Müller-Stewens, G. (2001). Decision speed and the role of coroprate involvement. 21. Strategic Management Societiy (SMS) Annual International Conference.
Lechner, C. & Deiss, M. (2001). Idea generation and its impact on resource allocation. 19th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2001.
Lechner, C. & Deiss, M. (2000). Determinants influencing the pattern of idea generation in strategic processes. 20th Strategic Management Societiy (SMS) Annual International Conference.
Lechner, C. & Spickers, J. (2000). Kernkompetenzen aus einer netzwerktheoretischen Perspektive. Conference on Organizational Capabilities.
Lechner, C., Müller-Stewens, G. & Muchow, K. (1999). How do Firms Adopt, Apply, and ‘Root’ Strategic Concepts?. Strategic Management Society Conference.
Lechner, C. & Müller-Stewens, G. (1999). Zur Entwicklung von Allianzsystemen oder die Emergenz kollektiv geteilter Fähigkeiten. 61. Konferenz des Verbandes der deutschen Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft.
Lechner, C. (1996). Wettbewerbsvorteile: Ressourcen und Märkte verbinden. 22, 1019-1021.

External Activities

Year

Activity
2010 Member of the Conference Committee: “Intersections of Strategy Processes and Strategy Practices”, Strategic Management Society, Lapland (Finland)
2008-today Member of the Editorial Board, Strategic Management Journal
2008-today Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of Management Studies
2008-2013 Affiliate of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Industries Studies Program
2008-2010 Elected Officer, Program Chair & Chairman of the Strategy Process Interest Group, Strategic Management Society
2007-today Member of the Editorial Board, Long Range Planning
2006-today Member of the Association of German Professors of Management (VHB)
2005-2009 Member of the Jury: Annual Best Conference Paper Award, Strategic Management Society
2001-today Member of the Academy of Management
2001 Member of the Conference Committee: “Strategy Process Research”, Strategic Management Society, St. Gallen (Switzerland)
2000-today Reviewer for the Swiss National Foundation (SNF)
2000-2013 Ad-hoc Reviewer for Journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Research, Journal of International Business Studies, & Reviewer for conferences such as AoM, SMS, EGOS, or VHB
1998-today Member of the Strategic Management Society

 

Interviews, Articles & Media Coverage

Bayerischer Rundfunk, Bayerisches Fernsehen, Bilanz, Bloomberg, Cash TV, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Financial Times Deutschland (FT), Harvard Business Manager, Handelsblatt, Handelszeitung, Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Radio Top (Ostschweiz), Spiegel Online, St. Galler Tagblatt, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Stern (Neon), Schweizer Radio DRS & 10vor10, Wall Street Journal, etc.

Srategy Advisory (since 2005)

Such as Corporate Strategy (chemicals), Growth Strategy Asia (Private banking), Growth Initiative (food), Asset Management: global integration of 37 firms (insurance), New Business Model (retail), Reorganization (industrial machinery), Strategy-Audit of Top Management Team (banking), Entry into European Cloud computing market (high-tech), Post-Merger Integration (industry), Restructuring (food), Ecosystem Strategy (premium white goods)

Alina Jäger
M.Sc.
PhD Candidate, Research Associate

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Dora Maric
M.Sc.
PhD student, Research Associate, Program Coordinator MUG

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Nadine Eve Rusch-Schenker
M.Sc.
Executive Director Master in Business Management (MUG-HSG) & PhD Candidate Chair Prof. Christoph Lechner

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Natasha Senn
Executive Assistant & Marketing

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