Thomas Maximilian Klueter

Thomas Maximilian Klueter is a full Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Situation Analysis at IESE Business School, University of Navarra. He specializes in the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management, with a focus on how firms manage technological change and external partnerships.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Managerial Science and Applied Economics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• M.Sc., University College Dublin, Smurfit School of Business
• BA, Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (Mannheim)

Research Focus: Professor Klueter’s research lies at the crossroads of strategic entrepreneurship and technological innovation. He explores how firms—both emerging and established—navigate technological transitions, manage external technology sourcing, and structure inter-organizational partnerships to enhance innovation outcomes. His work also delves into the strategic implications of post-acquisition resource reconfiguration and the licensing of technologies.

His publications span top-tier academic journals such as Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Journal of Management Studies, Nature Biotechnology, and Research Policy, as well as practitioner outlets including Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. These works reflect a consistent emphasis on how firms can leverage external knowledge, manage uncertainty in innovation, and optimize technology commercialization strategies.

Teaching & Materials: In addition to his research, Professor Klueter has co-authored numerous case studies, technical notes, and interactive teaching materials published by IESE Publishing. These include cases on strategic decision-making in global firms and frameworks for innovation management, used in MBA and executive education programs.