Simon Grand

Simon Grand is a Professor and Senior Lecturer at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), specifically within the Department of Strategic Management and Management Innovation at the School of Management. He holds dual roles in academic and corporate strategic advisory capacities. His primary research focuses on strategic design, management innovation, and entrepreneurial strategies, emphasizing practical application through knowledge entrepreneurship.

Professional affiliations include board memberships with the Büchi Labortechnik AG, Büchi Unternehmensstiftung, and Hotz Group, where he serves as Head of the Group Strategy Board. He operates Grand Strategy Innovation GmbH, a firm focused on strategic innovation consulting.

Research interests blend academic rigor with business pragmatism: 'Strategiedesign' (strategic design), governance process optimization, and creating strategic routines for SMEs. He emphasizes iterative knowledge development through collaboration with entrepreneurs, combining theoretical frameworks with actionable strategies.

Publications include books and articles on strategic innovation, though specific titles aren't detailed here. His work prioritizes evolving knowledge formats, balancing structured publications with dynamic research practices.