Helmut M. Dietl

Helmut M. Dietl is a Full Professor of Services & Operations Management at the University of Zurich's Department of Business Administration. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Center for Research in Sports Administration (CRSA) and Associate Editor of the Journal of Sports Economics. His research focuses on sports economics, organizational economics, and operational strategies.

Education: Dr. rer. pol. habil. (1996) and Dr. oec. publ. (1991) from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich. He has held visiting professorships at institutions such as the University of Malaga, Pompeu Fabra University, and Gakushuin University.

Research Interests: Sports Management, Services & Operations Management, Organizational Theory, and Blockchain applications in business. He has authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work on blockchain governance in sports, superstar effects in football, and discrimination studies in professional sports.

Professional Roles: Member of multiple scientific advisory boards, including the Erich-Gutenberg-Arbeitsgemeinschaft and Swiss Economics. Active in editorial roles for journals like the International Journal of Sport Finance and Review of Managerial Science.

Notable Projects: Studies on competitive balance in sports leagues, revenue-sharing models, and the economics of professional athlete compensation. His work bridges institutional economics with real-world applications in sports and operations management.