Thomas Lopdrup-Hjorth

Thomas Lopdrup-Hjorth is an Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Organization. His research focuses on organizational theory, political judgment, and crisis preparedness, with particular attention to tensions between transparency and secrecy in national security contexts.

• Current Research Areas
• Political judgment in organizational settings
• Whistleblowing and ethical dilemmas
• State organization and bureaucratic continuity
• Emergency preparedness policy

Recent publications analyze Machiavellian "reason of state" principles, crisis governance frameworks, and the evolving role of expertise in organizational decision-making. His work intersects sociology, political science, and institutional theory.

Thomas contributes to public discourse through media appearances and opinion pieces, notably advocating for improved Danish crisis preparedness. He collaborates with scholars like Paul du Gay and Anna Roelsgaard Obling on governance research.