Malte Brettel

Malte Brettel is a Professor at the WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, affiliated with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group. His research focuses on general entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, and effectuation. He has published extensively on topics such as entrepreneurial decision-making, coopetition strategies, innovation management, and LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, examining how entrepreneurs navigate challenges like resource constraints, strategic alliances, and organizational dynamics. Recent studies explore the impact of identity-specific support on LGBTQ+ employees' authenticity and the role of investor characteristics in co-investment decisions.

Notable contributions include analyzing the 'dark side' of inter-firm coopetition, the importance of middle managers' dynamic capabilities in product development, and the role of heuristics in CEO decision-making. Brettel’s research often intersects with innovation ecosystems, ethical decision-making in family firms, and the strategic use of start-up acquisitions to boost radical innovation.

His publications span journals like International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Management Studies, and MIT Sloan Management Review, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise in entrepreneurship, strategy, and organizational behavior.