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Björn Ambos Appointed Dean of the School of Management

Professor Björn Ambos will assume the role of Dean of the School of Management as of 1 February. He succeeds Professor Reinhard Jung, who ends his term after four years of successful leadership.
Björn Ambos zum Dekan der School of Management ernannt

The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is pleased to announce a changeover in one of the most important positions within the university. Professor Björn Ambos will assume the role of Dean of the School of Management (SoM-HSG) as of 1 February 2025. The SoM-HSG is the largest school of HSG with more than 100 faculty members. Björn Ambos is a renowned scholar in strategic management who brings decades of academic leadership, international experience, and a distinguished research record to the position. “It is a privilege to step into this role and continue the School of Management’s tradition of excellence,” said Björn Ambos. “Together with our faculty, staff, and students, I look forward to take part in shaping our path in this rapidly changing world.”

Wide-ranging academic and international experience

Björn Ambos, is a Chaired Professor of Strategic Management and Director at the Institute of Management & Strategy at HSG, holds a PhD from the University of Hamburg and a postdoctoral qualification from WU Vienna. During his academic career he held permanent and visiting positions at leading institutions such as Bocconi, INSEAD, University of Edinburgh, Queens University, Singapore Management University, and WU Vienna. Furthermore, he gained industry experience in a diverse set of countries including, France, Italy, the USA and Vietnam.

Ideal solution for succession

“It was a privilege to lead an internationally renowned school, the largest of HSG”, said the outgoing Dean, Professor Reinhard Jung. “The range of tasks was more extensive than expected, but it offered both many exciting insights and opportunities to drive change. I am very grateful that the school accepted my suggestion to choose Björn Ambos, a highly competent and responsible leader, as dean.” The University of St.Gallen extends its heartfelt gratitude to Reinhard Jung for his exceptional leadership over the last four years and warmly welcomes Björn Ambos as the new Dean. Together, we look forward to advancing the School’s mission as a global leader in management education. 

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