Charles Williams

Charles Williams is an Associate Professor of Corporate Strategy at Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management. His research focuses on how people, organizational structure, and experience influence firm evolution.

• University: Bocconi University
• School: SDA Bocconi School of Management
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: charles.williams@unibocconi.it

Research interests include:

• Corporate Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Executive Leadership

Key publications analyze topics such as customer switching costs in telecommunications, executive mobility, and strategic renewal. His work has been published in top-tier journals like Management Science and Strategic Management Journal.

Scientific awards:

• Excellence in Research Award - Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (2022)
• F. Gluek Best Paper Award (2020)

He teaches strategy and entrepreneurship at Bocconi, with prior teaching roles at the University of Illinois and Duke University. His professional background includes work in journalism and market research before earning a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan.