Charalampos Mainemelis

Charalampos (Babis) Mainemelis is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece. He holds a B.Sc. from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, an MBA from the University of San Francisco, and a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on creativity, leadership, play, deviance, and time, with notable contributions to understanding creative processes in organizations. He has been recognized as a top 2% cited scientist globally and has received awards such as the Academy of Management Review's Best Article Award (2010). Mainemelis has taught across the USA, Europe, and the Middle East, and his course 'Creativity & Innovation' won the 2015 MBA Innovation Award. He chairs the Program and Scientific Committees for the 2025 EGOS Colloquium in Athens.

His research explores how creativity emerges through play, defiance, and temporal immersion, with key publications in Academy of Management Review and Organization Science. Major themes include the role of 'creative deviance' in idea evolution, leadership's impact on creativity, and the symbiosis of routines and play in innovation. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, influencing both academic and corporate audiences.

• Awards: Stanford’s top 2% cited scientists (2022–), Best Article Award (AMR 2010), MBA Innovation Award (2015)
• Editorial Roles: Editorial Board Member of Academy of Management Review
• Leadership Roles: Chair of EGOS 2025 Colloquium

Mainemelis’ teaching and research emphasize actionable insights, blending theoretical rigor with real-world relevance. His interdisciplinary approach addresses creativity in diverse contexts, from culinary arts to film direction, showcasing the universality of creative processes.