Oli Mihalache

Dr. Oli Mihalache is an Associate Professor (part-time) at the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and affiliated with the Amsterdam Business Research Institute. He teaches the International Consulting Project course (18 hours annually). His research focuses on how companies adapt to global and digital transformation, published in top journals like Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Management Studies. He has served as Associate Editor for European Management Review (2016–2018) and Guest Editor for multiple journals.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Commerce & Finance, University of Toronto (2006)
• MPhil and PhD in Strategic Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2009 & 2012)

Research Interests: Strategic Management, Organizational Change, Globalization, Digital Transformation, Innovation Processes, and Top Management Team dynamics. His work emphasizes how firms navigate technological disruption and market heterogeneity while fostering ambidextrous organizational capabilities.

Recent Articles Focus: His publications analyze topics like technological disruption response, team ambidexterity, leadership roles, and the impact of top management teams on innovation. These studies bridge strategic theory with practical business challenges in global and digital environments.

Awards:

• Teacher Talent Award (VU Amsterdam, 2017–2018)
• Best Dissertation Award (Erasmus University, 2013)
• Multiple best paper awards at EURAM and Academy of Management conferences

Grants & Supervision: Secured 5 grants/prizes, supervised 3 PhD theses. Ancillary activities include roles at Athabasca University (Edmonton/Online, since 2021).

Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects related to global strategy, innovation, and digital transformation through interdisciplinary networks.