Alexander Zimmermann
Alexander Zimmermann
Prof. Dr.
Head of University Development / Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Professor of Organizational Development
Universitätsförderung
Dufourstrasse 50
9000 St Gallen
Dufourstrasse 50
9000 St Gallen
Publications
Main Focuses
Transformation
Growth
Public Value Creation
Paradox
Incentives
Fields of research
Ambidexterity (Exploration & Exploitation)
Paradox
Organizational Transformation
Strategic Processes
Education
Prof. Dr. Alexander Zimmermann has studied Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen and the Stockholm School of Economics. He holds a PhD and Habilitation from the University of St. Gallen.
Professional Career
Prof. Dr. Alexander Zimmermann began his academic career as a PhD Student and later Assistant Professor at the University of St. Gallen. Afterwards, he became Full Professor and Chair for Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management at the University of Liechtenstein. In 2023, he returned to the University of St. Gallen as Head of University Development. Furthermore, he is a Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Professor of Organizational Development at the School of Management. Besides his roles at the University of St. Gallen, Prof. Zimmermann is a coach and moderator for strategic and organizational processes and a member of the advisory board of an international holding company. Prior to his PhD, Prof. Zimmermann has worked in the management consulting and consumer goods industries and collaborated in two start-ups.
Projects
SNF-Funded Project "Top Management Team Incentives and Paradox" (May 2022 until May 2026)