Peter Hanke

Peter Hanke is an Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and an Artistic Director of the Voces Academy. His work bridges leadership studies and classical music, focusing on the intersection of performance theory, philosophy, and organizational behavior. He is also a member of the European Cultural Parliament and has held roles such as Head of Events at Arken Museum and Executive Director of Hotel Pro Forma theatre company.

• Affiliations: Saïd Business School, Voces Academy, European Cultural Parliament
• Education: BA in Musicology (University of Copenhagen), MA in Conducting (Royal Danish Academy of Music)

His research explores leadership principles derived from musical performance, emphasizing collaboration, creativity, and innovation. He delivers global workshops on Conducting Leadership, including sessions at the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme and corporate academies worldwide. His 2008 book Performance and Leadership synthesizes these ideas, with English excerpts available online.

Awarded the Einar Hansens Research Award in 2005, Hanke has conducted with ensembles like the Danish Radio Choir and Contemporary Opera Denmark. He maintains active roles in nurturing young conductors through the Voces Academy and masterclasses.