Jan Hendrik Fisch

Jan Hendrik Fisch is a Professor of International Business at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), Austria, and serves as Head of the Department of Global Business and Trade. He previously held academic positions at University of Augsburg, Zeppelin University, and University of Hohenheim in Germany. He has also been a Conjoint Professor at University of Newcastle (2012-2017), Research Fellow at University of Waikato (2018-2021), and is currently an Adjunct Professor at James Cook University (since 2025).

• Education: PhD in Economics (University of Hohenheim, Germany), Degree in Electronics and Business (Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany)

His research explores intersections of Strategy, Organization, Innovation Management, and International Business, focusing on:

• Global strategy under geopolitical uncertainty
• Internationalization of service firms
• Organizational dynamics in multinational corporations
• Real options in foreign investment and R&D
• Knowledge diversification through alliances
• Behavioral aspects in international decision-making

Recent publications examine learning dynamics in R&D alliances, risk-taking in foreign expansion, and integrating accounting with international business research. He co-authored the 2023 Knut Holt Best Paper Award-winning study on digitalization biases in cross-border R&D.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Knut Holt Best Paper Award (2023, with Viktor Fredrich)

At WU, he leads Team Fisch, collaborating with junior researchers and teaching at all academic levels. He co-organized the 2025 ENGAGE.EU Paper Development Workshop for PhD candidates.