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Björn Ambos is a Full Professor of Strategic Management and Managing Director at the Institute of Management (IfB-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen. His academic career includes positions at multiple leading institutions, including the University of Hamburg, Bocconi University, and WU Vienna. He holds a Dipl.-Kfm., PhD in International Management, and a postdoctoral qualification (Habilitation).
Education highlights include studies at the University of Hamburg (Germany) and Florida State University (USA). His professional experience spans both academia and industry, with international management roles in Vietnam, Italy, Paris, and New York. He advises leading global firms like Siemens, Unilever, and Porsche.
Research focuses on multinational enterprises' strategic management, innovation dynamics, and regional headquarters' roles. Key areas include FDI performance in global cities, HQ-subsidiary relationships, and psychic distance perception. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical managerial insights.
His publications emphasize global strategy, MNC governance, and innovation in international contexts. Notable contributions include conceptualizing spatial heterogeneity's impact on FDI and advancing understanding of cognitive distance in multinational operations. Awards recognize his teaching and research excellence.
- Awards: 'Course of the Year' (2013), Academy of Management Best Paper
- Advisory roles with 50+ global corporations
- Active in international conferences and academic networks
