Christoph Zott

Christoph Zott is a full professor and head of the Department of Entrepreneurship at IESE Business School. He earned his Ph.D. in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of British Columbia, a Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur in Industrial Engineering from Germany and France, and has served as an academic leader in entrepreneurship research since 2007. He teaches entrepreneurship, business model innovation, and private equity across MBA, EMBA, and executive programs.

• Education: Ph.D. (University of British Columbia), Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology & Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble)
• Research Focus: Business model design, corporate renewal, social entrepreneurship, and new venture creation
• Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, editorial board member of Strategic Management Journal
• Professional Impact: Advisor to companies on business model innovation, SMEs, and corporate development