Maximilian Von Zedtwitz

Maximilian Von Zedtwitz serves as Full Professor of Strategic Management in Asia at the St. Gallen Institute of Management in Asia (SGI-HSG), University of St. Gallen, Singapore. His expertise spans global innovation strategy with deep specialization in China, emerging markets, and international R&D management.

His academic credentials include:

• M.Sc. in Computer Science, ETH Zurich (1994)
• MBA, University of St. Gallen (1996)
• Ph.D. in Management Science, University of St. Gallen (1999)

Von Zedtwitz's research critically examines innovation systems across global contexts, particularly focusing on frugal innovation in Europe, reverse innovation in Africa, and China's competitive advantages. His current projects investigate AI applications in product development, technonationalism impacts on global R&D, and corruption dynamics in R&D foreign direct investment.

His scholarly recognition includes multiple Best Paper awards from R&D Management, JPIM, and IAMOT journals, alongside several Best Lecturer honors.

He actively mentors PhD candidates on projects spanning global value chains in NPD, Nobel Prize geography, and automotive industry transitions. His extensive editorial leadership includes area editorship at Technovation and board roles at Journal of International Management and Global Strategy Journal.