Mike Franz Wahl

Mike Franz Wahl is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Tallinn University of Technology's Faculty of Economics and Business, within the Institute of Business Administration. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the same institution. His research focuses on corporate governance systems, business ownership dynamics, and strategic management, with a particular emphasis on aligning organizational values and governance structures. He has held visiting professor roles at Bucharest University of Economics Studies and Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University. His administrative roles include leading the Institute of Business Administration's organizational and management education programs.

Education: PhD in Business Administration (2011, Tallinn University of Technology), MBA (2004), and earlier degrees in engineering and architecture. His academic service includes editorial roles for journals like the International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management and conference organizing roles such as Track Chair at EURAM Annual Conference. He has contributed to policy development, particularly in Baltic region mobility solutions.

Research Interests: Corporate governance systems incorporating values, business ownership typology, strategic audit methodologies, sustainable education through serious games, and leadership in crisis contexts. He emphasizes practical applications of governance frameworks in diverse sectors like healthcare and academia.

Labs/Projects: Active in EU-funded projects such as 'BalticSeaBioMed' and 'Escaping New Disinformation', focusing on governance and digital education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world management challenges, advocating for precision in ownership strategies and ethical leadership.