Marcel Altherr

Marcel Altherr is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), specializing in leadership, organizational development, and strategic foresight. He currently leads the interdisciplinary focus area 'Datenwelten' at HSLU and holds executive roles in multiple companies, including Inventique GmbH (Founder/Partner), Reutax AG (CIO), MaibornWolff (Managing Director), Metaversum AG (CEO), and Sotwired AG (CEO).

Education:

• Dipl. math. ETH (Mathematics, ETH Zurich)
• Master of Technology Enterprise, IMD Lausanne

Research Interests: Marcel focuses on agile leadership systems, strategic foresight methodologies, and fostering autonomy in organizational structures. His work explores how to transition organizations into self-organized systems while maintaining growth and innovation. Key themes include scenario-based planning, born-digital enterprise management, and collaborative people management strategies in tech environments.

Articles Trends: His publications emphasize practical leadership tools for navigating uncertainty and fostering self-organization. Recent work (2025) highlights exploratory scenario analysis, while earlier contributions (2019–2020) delve into human-centric management frameworks.

Advising & Grants: Though no formal grants or advisees are listed, Marcel’s roles as a CEO and lecturer suggest active involvement in mentoring and organizational development projects. His book Führung von Experten further underscores his advisory expertise in managing specialized teams.

Labs/Teams: Marcel leads the 'Datenwelten' initiative at HSLU, which focuses on interdisciplinary data-driven organizational strategies. His company roles imply participation in tech-driven teams, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.