Andreas Jäger Fontana

Andreas Jäger Fontana is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), affiliated with the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR). He holds a PhD from the University of Basel (1998), focusing on the mathematization of modern economics in the 19th century. Parallel to his academic career, he has been a senior HR professional at Roche since 2010, leading projects in organizational development and leadership.

His research interests span Human Resource Management, Change Management, Business Ethics, and Leadership. Notable contributions include studies on charismatic leadership dynamics, employer attractiveness strategies, and team development frameworks. He has collaborated with institutions like the University of Basel’s Center of Organization and Work Sciences (ZOA) and the IE Business School.

His academic roles include teaching Economics at Swiss secondary schools and at the University of Basel. Professional competencies include HR Business Partnering, Total Rewards Management, and Agile Innovation Processes. He has co-authored multiple publications, including a book on economic science history and peer-reviewed articles on organizational behavior.

Key projects include leadership development initiatives at Roche and cross-cultural HR studies in Spain. His work integrates academic rigor with practical HR solutions, emphasizing employee engagement and organizational culture.