Dimitris Assimakopoulos

Dimitris Assimakopoulos is a Professor and Director of the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program in the Digital Management Department at Burgundy School of Business (BSB). His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to research on digital leadership, innovation networks, and technology ecosystems, with particular emphasis on China's innovation landscape and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

His research interests focus on several interconnected domains:

• Digital Leadership and Organizational Transformation
• Innovation Networks and Ecosystem Dynamics
• Knowledge Management in Digital Contexts
• Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
• China's Digital Innovation Landscape

Analysis of his recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a strong evolution from foundational work on GIS diffusion and innovation networks toward contemporary research on digital ecosystems, with particular attention to China's technological development. His work bridges theoretical frameworks of network innovation with practical case studies across manufacturing, finance, and regional development contexts. A significant portion of his recent research examines how technological communities drive digital transformation in specific sectors like automotive and rural finance, often employing longitudinal case study methodologies.

As DBA Director, Professor Assimakopoulos oversees doctoral research in business administration with a digital focus, mentoring students working at the intersection of technology and business strategy. His departmental leadership in Digital Management positions him at the forefront of academic research on digital transformation in business contexts.