Herbert Höck

Dr. Herbert Höck is a part-time lecturer and doctoral advisor specializing in strategy and innovation, with a focus on security management. He serves as director and researcher at the Swiss Center for Applied Security Research while maintaining a primary career as a board member and CEO of a 400-employee service organization.

• Key affiliations: Swiss Center for Applied Security Research
• Academic focus: Strategy development (including STRAT2.0 agile methodology), security research, and innovation leadership

His research spans aviation security, critical infrastructure protection, predictive profiling, and AI applications in safety systems. He has contributed to the development of specialized academic programs including the CAS FH in Security Management and Innovative Security Leadership.

Notable roles:

• Director of Swiss Center for Applied Security Research
• Part-time university lecturer for strategy and innovation
• Executive leadership in service industry (20+ years)