Benjamin HUYBRECHTS

Benjamin HUYBRECHTS is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management, specializing in Strategy and Sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the University of Liège (2010) and has held academic positions at institutions like EM Lyon and the University of Liège. His research focuses on social enterprises, cooperatives, hybrid organizations, fair trade, and sustainability. Notably, he received the 2022 Francqui Chair from the Louvain School of Management. His work explores organizational hybridity, institutional logics, and the interplay between market growth and ethical legitimacy. He has published extensively in journals like Academy of Management Annals and Journal of Management Studies, emphasizing alternative organizing models and their societal impact. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies in renewable energy cooperatives and fair trade networks.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Management Sciences, University of Liège (2010)
  • Master, Business Administration, Université catholique de Louvain (2003)
• Awards:
  • 2022 Francqui Chair

His research agenda addresses global challenges through collaborative approaches, including corporate partnerships and cross-sector initiatives. He investigates resistance strategies of alternative organizations, scaling strategies for social enterprises, and the role of networks in institutionalizing hybrid forms. Current projects include studying resource access in developing economies and the political role of cooperatives.