Harris KYRIAKOU

Overview

Prof. Harris Kyriakou is an Associate Professor and Chair Holder of the Media & Digital Chair at ESSEC Business School. His research focuses on leveraging artificial and collective intelligence to enhance organizational value creation, digital strategy, and data-driven decision-making. He has advised multinational firms like Airbnb, Facebook, and Yelp, and his work is supported by grants from NSF and the Spanish government.

Education

• Ph.D. in Management Sciences (Stevens Institute of Technology, 2016)
• M.S. in Engineering & Technology Innovation Management (Carnegie Mellon University, 2010)
• B.Sc. in Digital Systems (University of Piraeus, 2007)

Research Focus

His research explores intersections between AI/collective intelligence, blockchain, sharing economy regulations, and platform governance. Key themes include data network effects, algorithmic regulation, and digital transformation. Recent work on ChatGPT vs. Google examines AI-driven competitive dynamics in search markets.

Recognition

Awarded the 2024 Case Centre Triple Award, 2022 Early Career Award (AIS), and multiple best paper awards (AoM, INFORMS). Recognized as a 40-Under-40 MBA Professor by Poets & Quants.

Teaching & Leadership

• Co-leads the 'Algorithmic Governance in Platform Economy' thesis
• Teaches courses on AI, digital strategy, and IT management at ESSEC and IESE
• Former Assistant Professor at IESE Business School (2016–2021)

Professional Contributions

Serves as a European Commission advisor on digitalization, reviewer for top journals (MIS Quarterly, Academy of Management Review), and mentor for doctoral candidates.