Serge Imboden

Serge Imboden is a Professor at the HES-SO Valais-Wallis, School of Management, specializing in Business Economics within the Economy and Services sector. His office is located in Sierre, Switzerland, and he can be contacted via email at serge.imboden@hevs.ch or phone +41 58 606 90 39.

His research focuses on leadership dynamics, digital transformation in educational institutions, and organizational resilience, particularly in crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. Key research areas include strategic management in vocational schools, digital competency development, and innovative pedagogical approaches for educational continuity during disruptions.

Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on crisis management in higher education, digital leadership in vocational training, and organizational adaptation strategies. His work frequently employs case study methodologies and multi-stakeholder analysis across Swiss educational institutions.

Professor Imboden collaborates extensively with European researchers on projects funded by entities like the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI). He co-leads studies examining digital transformation processes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular emphasis on leadership's role in institutional resilience.