Oliver Hahl

Oliver Hahl is an Associate Professor of Organization Theory, Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. He serves as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Director, International Partnerships. His research bridges economic sociology, organizational theory, and strategic management, focusing on how perceptions of authenticity, status, and commitment shape market behavior.

• Education: PhD in Management (MIT Sloan), MBA (Yale), BS in Economics (Wharton, University of Pennsylvania)

His work explores authenticity paradoxes in organizational expansion, gendered assumptions in hiring, and knowledge transfer mechanisms in firms. He has taught core and elective courses across BBA, MBA, and PhD programs, including international management and innovation strategy.

Recent publications address ingroup bias in regulatory compliance, traditional practices in modern markets, and partisan moral flexibility. His research has appeared in top journals like Organization Science and Administrative Science Quarterly.

• Scientific Awards: Frank A. and Helen E. Risch Faculty Development Professorship
• MIT Sloan Research Fellowships

He advises PhD students in organizational behavior and macro OB, with prior roles as OBT Group Head of the PhD Program. His work connects with labor market dynamics, political sociology, and cultural economics through interdisciplinary approaches.