Pär Åhlström is a Professor at the Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), and serves as Vice President of Degree Programs. He holds the prestigious Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair in Business Administration. His research focuses on lean manufacturing, agile processes, sustainability in operations, and innovation management. He is affiliated with the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets. Åhlström’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing dynamic capabilities, quality management, and the integration of IT with lean principles. His research spans longitudinal studies in manufacturing and services, exploring topics like organizational slack in R&D, modular product design, and healthcare process optimization. He has published extensively across academic journals and presented at international conferences. His awards include the Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair, reflecting his scholarly contributions. His articles highlight trends in sustainable business performance, lean service adoption, and the evolving role of technology in operations. He actively engages in educational leadership, shaping curricula and overseeing degree programs at SSE.






