Mario Schijven

Mario Schijven is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois' Gies College of Business. He holds a PhD (2008) and M.Sc. (2003) in Organization and Strategy from Tilburg University. His research focuses on organizational learning, decision-making, and evolution in strategic contexts such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and organizational restructuring. He has held faculty positions at the University of Illinois (2014–present) and Texas A&M University (2008–2014).

His work bridges behavioral strategy, organization theory, and empirical analysis to address questions about how firms develop capabilities, manage acquisitions, and navigate strategic challenges. Recent studies explore CEO ideological misfits' impact on lobbying strategies, governance mechanisms in capability development, and value creation via configurational approaches to M&A.

Schijven has published in top journals like Strategic Management Journal, Academy of Management Journal, and Journal of Management. His awards include the ISOI Scholar designation (2022–present) and multiple teaching excellence rankings at UIUC. He serves on editorial boards for Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, and others.

He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic management, corporate strategy, and research methods. His research is supported by grants including the Mays Business School Research Mini-Grant (2010).