Florian Keller

Prof. Florian Keller is the Head of the Center for Global Competitiveness and Deputy Head of the International Management Institute at ZHAW School of Management and Law. His academic roles include Program Director for the MBA and various continuing education programs in Applied Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs. His research focuses on international business strategies, geopolitical risks, and Swiss foreign policy. Notable projects include analyzing asset managers' proxy voting behavior and evaluating cross-border cooperation in additive manufacturing.

Key research areas include EU-Swiss trade relations, pandemic-driven e-government reforms, and the economic impact of nearshoring. He has authored books on Swiss diplomatic history and contributed to peer-reviewed journals in political economy and innovation management. His work bridges academic research with practical implications for Swiss businesses and public policy.

• Education: PhD in History/Political Science (implied by publications)
• Professional Development: MBA Program Director, Diplomacy Course Coordinator
• Labs/Teams: Center for Global Competitiveness, International Management Institute