Julia Hautz

Julia Hautz is a full Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Innsbruck, where she has been affiliated since 2003. A leading global expert in open strategy, her research examines how corporations integrate employees, specialists, and outsiders in strategy development. She holds a doctorate with Austria's highest academic honor (sub auspiciis praesidentis rei publicae) and maintains international collaborations with institutions like the University of Oxford.

Education

• Technical Training in Structural Engineering, HTL Innsbruck
• MA in International Economics, University of Innsbruck
• Doctorate sub auspiciis praesidentis rei publicae, University of Innsbruck
• Habilitation in Strategic Management

Research Focus

Professor Hautz's work centers on democratizing strategic processes through open strategy frameworks. She investigates how diverse stakeholder inclusion enhances corporate decision-making and innovation, bridging theoretical rigor with practical applications through industry partnerships. Her research spans organizational behavior, collaborative ideation, and strategic innovation methodologies.

Professional Journey

• Working Student at Siemens
• Junior Controlling Manager at Sandoz GmbH
• Visiting/Temporary Professorship at University of Cologne (commuted while on maternity leave)
• Full Professorship at University of Innsbruck

Honors & Leadership

• Prestigious presidential doctoral award for academic excellence
• Multiple team-based research awards for 'quantity with quality' output philosophy

International Engagement

As a frequent visiting scholar in Oxford and Bath, she cultivates global research networks and co-authorship partnerships. She leads interdisciplinary teams at Innsbruck emphasizing high-volume, high-impact research output.