Timo Sohl

Timo Sohl is a Research Professor at the Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). He holds a PhD in Management from the University of St. Gallen and graduated in Economics from the University of Heidelberg. Prior to UPF, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at IESE Business School and a visiting researcher at Texas A&M University.

His research focuses on corporate strategy, particularly examining decisions related to a firm’s organizational boundaries, business line profiles, and resource redeployment mechanisms. Central themes include business model diversification, demand-side dynamics in multi-divisional firms, and the impact of economic shocks on organizational resilience. His work bridges theoretical insights with empirical analysis, often leveraging natural experiments to evaluate strategic outcomes.

Recent studies highlight trends in multi-divisional firm performance under exogenous shocks, the strategic role of internal markets for redeployment, and the interplay between business model portfolios and organizational conflicts. Over 19 conference participations and collaborations with institutions like the Wharton School underscore his active engagement in academic discourse.

His research has garnered international recognition, though specific award names are not explicitly listed. Collaborative projects include studies on global retail sectors and European business groups, reflecting his cross-national research focus. While no formal advisees are documented, his academic contributions span publications in top-tier journals like Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal.

Sohl’s academic trajectory includes leadership in workshops on resource redeployment and corporate strategy, as well as media contributions to Barcelona’s economic policy dialogue. His research agenda prioritizes actionable insights for firms navigating complex strategic environments.