Francesco ZIRPOLI

Francesco ZIRPOLI is a Full Professor at the Department of Management within the Venice School of Management at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on business strategy, innovation management, and organizational dynamics, particularly in the automotive industry. He is involved in editorial boards of journals like European Management Journal and International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management.

His research interests include vertical integration strategies, organizational routines, and the governance of inter-firm relationships. He has explored topics such as digital transformation, sustainable mobility, and the impact of technological change on industry competitiveness. ZIRPOLI has led or participated in multiple research projects funded by entities like the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR).

Key research contributions address the automotive industry's transformation, including patent strategies, post-merger integration (e.g., Fiat-Chrysler), and the Fourth Industrial Revolution's implications. His work combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often leveraging big data and case studies.

Grants include projects on digital communities, distributed work, and the rebalancing of global value chains. He collaborates with researchers like Anna MORETTI and Francesco RULLANI on topics such as hybrid organizations and social impact. ZIRPOLI's teaching spans management, innovation, and sustainability, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to business challenges.