Oliver Kessler

Oliver Kessler is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), part of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds the academic rank of Professor in Public and Nonprofit Management and serves as Head of the International Office and Co-Head of the Interdisciplinary Network Health. His roles include leading research and consulting programs in health management, public policy, and organizational development.

Education:

• 1994–1997: lic.rer.publ. (Master of Arts in International Affairs and Governance) from the University of St. Gallen
• 1992–1994: Certificat d'études préparatoires ès sciences économiques from the University of Neuchâtel
• Further education in leadership, change management, and agile didactics

Research Interests: Focus on leadership development, health policy, public and nonprofit management, and qualitative research methods. His work emphasizes strategic healthcare management, organizational innovation, and governance in social sectors. Recent projects include studies on integrated healthcare systems, cancer care efficiency, and risk management in hospitals.

Awards:

• 2020: Publikationspreis for the 2019 publication Immer mehr – immer besser?
• 2013: Publikationspreis for the article Clinical risk management in hospitals

Advising & Grants: Leads research projects on healthcare governance, public policy, and organizational development. Collaborates with institutions like All.Can Switzerland and the Canton of Basel-Stadt on initiatives addressing healthcare efficiency and social policy.

Labs & Teams: Active in the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR), leading research clusters in health management and policy. Co-heads interdisciplinary networks focusing on health and public sector innovation.