Patrycja Klimas

Prof. Patrycja Klimas holds a position in the Department of Advanced Management Studies at Wrocław University of Economics. She leads the Polish research team for the EU Horizon-funded GAMEHEARTS project exploring the European video game industry ecosystem. Her work focuses on strategic management, interorganizational collaboration, and coopetition in high-tech and creative sectors like aviation, gaming, and tourism.

Her research employs mixed methods (regression analysis, SEM, SNA) and addresses topics such as innovation ecosystems, relationship dynamics, and strategic myopia. Key collaborations include projects with Katowice City Hall (e.g., Technology and Gaming Hub) and EU initiatives. She is affiliated with the European Academy of Management and the Polish Academy of Sciences' Committee on Organization and Management Sciences.

Recent work emphasizes operationalizing coopetition performance, cross-industry cooperation in gaming, and network-driven innovation. Her articles span Long Range Planning, European Management Review, and other top-tier journals, reflecting expertise in methodological rigor and ecosystem analysis.