Max Finne

Max Finne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Service Management at Aalto University School of Business. His research focuses on operations and service management, with strong contributions to sustainability, circular economy, and collaborative project governance. He actively publishes in leading journals and contributes to pedagogical innovation in higher education.

His research interests lie at the intersection of service operations, supply chain sustainability, and organizational collaboration. Key areas include servitization, green supply chains, ecodesign, and performance measurement in complex service environments. He investigates how organizations manage triadic relationships, leverage installed base information, and implement circular economy practices across national contexts.

The recent publications show a consistent trend in applying qualitative and theoretical frameworks to real-world challenges in logistics, education, and multinational sustainability projects. His work often employs case study methods and mid-range theory building, particularly in service triads and collaborative governance. There is a strong emphasis on practical implications for middle managers and policy.

• The Nigel Slack Teaching Innovation Award (2018)
• The Nigel Slack Teaching Innovation Award (2016)
• The Nigel Slack Teaching Innovation Award (2015)

Max Finne has supervised at least two theses and has been involved in multiple collaborative research projects across Europe, including a visiting position at Warwick Business School (2014–2018). His work is supported by institutional affiliations and academic networks that enable interdisciplinary and international research on sustainability and service innovation. No specific grants are mentioned in the text, but his sustained output suggests active funding.

He was a visiting researcher at Warwick Business School from 2014 to 2018, contributing to research and teaching. His work forms part of a broader network focused on sustainable operations and service management, as reflected in co-authorships and collaborative outputs.