Thomas HUBER

Thomas HUBER is an Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School (France), specializing in Information Systems and Digital Transformation. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Bern and has held academic roles including Senior Researcher (2013–2018) and Visiting Researcher positions at institutions like Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on digital transformation governance, software platform ecosystems, and agile software development dynamics. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including a seminal 2025 study on complementor responses in platform ecosystems.

Education:

• PhD in Information Systems, University of Bern (2013)
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Higher Education, University of Bern (2013)
• Diploma in Business Administration (combined Bachelor/Master), University of Mannheim (2009)

Research Interests: Dr. HUBER explores managerial dynamics of digital transformation, including platform ecosystems governance, AI project management, and distributed agile development. He emphasizes process-theoretic frameworks to analyze governance evolution in software ecosystems and outsourcing relationships.

Key Awards:

• Best Associate Editor, ICIS 2020
• Best Reviewer Awards at AMCIS (2019–2020)
• White Project Grant, ESSEC Foundation (2020)

Professional Activities: He currently directs the ESSEC Executive Master in Digital Transformation (2024–2025) and leads the AIS Special Interest Group on Advances in Sourcing. His editorial roles include service as Associate Editor for ICIS/AMCIS/HICSS conferences (2014–2020).

Labs & Teams: Engaged in the ESSEC Digital Transformation Lab, focusing on AI ethics, platform governance, and agile methodologies. Collaborates with global institutions like University of Bern and Springer Publishing on ecosystem research.