Romaric Servajean-Hilst

Romaric Servajean-Hilst is a Lecturer in Strategy at KEDGE Business School, where he also teaches courses on purchasing and collaborative innovation management. He holds a doctorate in testing sciences from ESSEC and serves as an associate researcher at École Polytechnique's Management Research Center. His work bridges academic research with industry practice through collaborations with professionals in innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Doctorate in testing sciences, ESSEC
• Associate researcher, École Polytechnique's Management Research Center

His research focuses on collaborative and disruptive innovation, with particular emphasis on purchasing's strategic role in open innovation ecosystems. He explores topics like supplier risk management, trust dynamics in vertical partnerships, and curiosity-driven procurement strategies. His work combines theoretical frameworks with actionable insights for corporate practitioners.

His publications from 2024 to 2018 demonstrate consistent contributions to understanding open innovation, supplier integration, and strategic purchasing. Notable themes include secrecy in military firm collaborations, innovation climates in purchasing teams, and CSR tool limitations.

At KEDGE BS, he teaches strategy and purchasing management, translating his research into practical applications for students. His publications span leading journals like Research Policy and Revue Française de Gestion, plus books including Collaborating to Innovate.

Key research areas include:

• Collaborative innovation
• Open innovation climates
• Supplier relationship dynamics
• Strategic purchasing
• Curiosity in procurement
• Co-innovation frameworks