Céline Abecassis-Moedas

Céline Abecassis-Moedas is an Associate Professor in Strategy and Innovation Management at CATÓLICA-LISBON, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where she also serves as Pro-Rector for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She previously held the role of Dean for Executive Education from 2019 to 2024 and is actively engaged in academic leadership and corporate governance as a non-executive director at CUF, Vista Alegre Atlantis, and Lectra.

• PhD in Management, École Polytechnique, Paris
• MA in Management, Université Paris Dauphine
• Graduate, École Normale Supérieure de Cachan and La Sorbonne in Economics and Management

Her research centers on innovation and design management, with a focus on creative industries. She investigates how design integration, leadership, and external collaboration influence new product development and organizational success. Her work bridges theory and practice in entrepreneurship, strategy, and organizational dynamics.

Her recent publications reveal a strong and consistent research trajectory in innovation management, particularly in design coordination, open innovation, and entrepreneurial motivation. She frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as Journal of Product Innovation Management and Journal of Business Research, with recurring themes in creative leadership, knowledge transfer, and cross-functional collaboration in product development.

Scientific and professional recognition includes her appointment as International Faculty Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management, though no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text.

Céline has advised and led academic programs, notably as Dean for Executive Education. Her industry experience includes roles at AT Kearney (consultant) and Lectra (business development), enriching her academic work with practical insights. She holds significant governance roles in major Portuguese companies, demonstrating her impact beyond academia.

She is a key figure in innovation ecosystems, leading institutional initiatives at CATÓLICA-LISBON and contributing to corporate strategy through board memberships. Her work fosters collaboration between design, marketing, and operations, particularly in creative and knowledge-intensive sectors.