Jochen Schweitzer

Jochen Schweitzer is an Associate Professor of Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School, and Director of UTS's Executive MBA program. He co-founded the UTS Innovation & Entrepreneurship Collaborative (IEC) to unite researchers in innovation policy. Prior to academia, he worked as a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers' Strategy practice, advising on innovation and strategic performance.

His research focuses on entrepreneurship, design thinking, innovation ecosystems, and strategy, with publications in top journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management and Long Range Planning. He has received awards including the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management and the Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award.

Jochen teaches courses such as Strategic Design Studio and Venture Launch, and supervises PhD candidates. His funded research projects include studies on future-oriented capabilities and innovation metrics in collaboration with government and industry partners. He actively engages with the entrepreneurship community through advisory roles and speaking engagements.

Key roles include Director of Entrepreneurship (2018–2021) and Research Director for Strategy at UTS's Centre for Management and Organizational Studies (2011–2015). He holds a PhD in Strategic Management from UTS and is a sought-after consultant on strategy and innovation.