Philipp Sieger

Prof. Dr. Philipp Sieger is a Full Professor of Business Administration (specializing in Entrepreneurship) and Co-Director of the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at the University of Bern. He holds a PhD from the University of St.Gallen (2011) and completed his Habilitation on entrepreneurship in family firms in 2016. His research focuses on new venture creation, entrepreneurial strategies in established family firms, and succession dynamics. He leads the GUESSS global student entrepreneurship project and serves as Associate Editor of Family Business Review.

Education highlights include:

• PhD in Family Firm Success Factors (University of St.Gallen, 2011)
• Postdoctoral Habilitation (2016) on entrepreneurship in family firms
• Research visits at Northeastern University (USA), Jönköping University (Sweden), and University of Bergamo (Italy)

Research interests emphasize:

• Entrepreneurial transitions in family businesses
• Succession planning mechanisms
• Global student entrepreneurship trends via GUESSS surveys
• Resource orchestration in innovation ecosystems

Teaching includes entrepreneurship courses like "Being an Entrepreneur" and executive education programs, recognized through awards for pedagogical excellence. He advises numerous projects and has been actively involved in practice-oriented outreach since 2016. His work appears in top journals such as Journal of Management Studies and Journal of Business Venturing. Current research explores crisis management in family firms and generational career choices.

Led initiatives include the GUESSS project spanning 57 countries and the STEP global family entrepreneurship initiative. His research bridges theoretical contributions with practical impact through global surveys and institutional partnerships.