Niels Mygind

Niels Mygind serves as Professor at Copenhagen Business School's Department of International Economics, Government and Business, where his research bridges academic theory and practical business applications in global economic systems.

Specializing in employee ownership structures, Mygind conducts comparative analyses of implementation barriers across national contexts, with particular focus on Worker Cooperatives, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT), and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP). His parallel research trajectory examines political-institutional-economic development patterns in BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China), revealing systemic insights into emerging market dynamics. This dual expertise positions him at the intersection of corporate governance innovation and international economic policy.

Recent publication trends demonstrate concentrated scholarly output in employee ownership, particularly through the Journal of Participation and Employee Ownership. His 2023 contributions include a two-part special issue introduction framing contemporary challenges, country-specific barrier analyses across five major economies, and a seminal comparative study of ownership models. This body of work establishes clear methodological patterns: rigorous cross-national comparison, actionable policy recommendations, and practical implementation frameworks addressing both structural and cultural obstacles.

Professor Mygind maintains significant academic engagement through student supervision (five supervised works documented) and media contributions (33 appearances), predominantly in Danish outlets discussing democratic business models and employee ownership viability. His upcoming May 2025 lecture on BRIC development trajectories confirms ongoing scholarly activity and institutional commitment.