Jacob Lyngsie

Jacob Lyngsie is a Professor with special responsibilities at the Strategic Organization Design Unit (SOD) within the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). His academic background includes a PhD from Copenhagen Business School (CBS), a LLM from Latrobe University, and an MSc in Business Law and Economics from CBS. His research focuses on the intersection of human capital and organizational design, employing applied econometric methods to analyze strategic entrepreneurship, innovation processes, and executive dynamics.

Key research themes include the impact of organizational structure on entrepreneurial ecosystems, the role of diversity in open innovation, and gender effects in top-management teams. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Organization, and Long Range Planning. Notable studies explore CEO transitions, the delegation of innovation decisions, and the consequences of C-suite dynamics on firm performance.

Jacob’s research also extends to labor market policies, such as the effects of maternity benefits on occupational mobility. His interdisciplinary approach combines insights from law, economics, and organizational behavior to address strategic challenges in modern organizations.