Dr. Thomas Straub

CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Dr. Thomas Straub
Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
School of Management Fribourg
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
Director
DAS & CAS - Management for Non Profit Organizations
Executive Program
GSEM, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Personal details:
10 Rue Louis de Montfalcon
Phone: +41-79 291 9767
CH-1227 Geneva (Carouge)
Email: [email protected]
Switzerland
Born March 28, 1973 in Herrenberg/Germany
German citizen, Swiss C Permit
Relevant Competencies and experiences:
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Professor in Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship at School of Management Fribourg
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International teaching experience at all levels (Bachelor, Master of Science and Executive level)
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Author of several books and peer reviewed articles on Strategic Management and Business Administration
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Founder & Co-Director of Executive Programs (CAS & DAS) at GSEM, University of Geneva
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Expert & Project leader of International third party financed Research and Development projects (e.g. Project
funded by: e.g. Swiss National Research Fund (SNF) - in Romania; Swiss Development Agency (SDC) - in
Mongolia, French Ministry of Justice, Multinational Companies)
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Member of the Executive and Scientific Board of NPOs and Executive Programs
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Strong local and international Network
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Cultural awareness
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Fluent in English and French; Mother tongue German, basic Spanish
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PhD in Economic and Social Sciences, with a special focus on Management
Main Appointments :
University of Applied Science Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
School of Management Fribourg
Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
- Since 2012 Member of the Pedagocial Board of the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS)
“Formations à la direction des Insitution Educatives, Sociales et Socio-Sanitaires”, HETSGenève, HES-SO
- Since 2012 Director of the modules “Management opérationelle” and “Management
Stratégique” of the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) “Formations à la direction des
Insitution Educatives, Sociales et Socio-Sanitaires”, HETS-Genève, HES-SO
- Since 2013 Elected Member of the Academic Executive Board (Comité R&D)
Since 10/08
Fribourg,
Switzerland
University of Geneva, GSEM
GSEM – Geneva School of Economics and Management
- Since 2009 Chargé de Cours suppléant (Master, Bachelor and Executive Program/MBA)
- Since 2013 Co-Director, DAS “Gestion et Management pour Organismes Sans But
Lucratif” and other related programs (e.g. Ateliers)
- Since 2010 Founder & Co-Director, CAS “Modern Management for Non Profit
Organizations”
- Since 2014 Member of the Scientific Board, CAS-DAS “CSR – Corporate Social
Responsibility”
Since 10/09
Geneva,
Switzerland
University of Bucharest, Department of UNESCO
Associate Professor of Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- Since 2013 President of the International Scientific Committee of the MBA Program
Since 10/09
Bucharest,
Rumania
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Section Business
Professor of Leadership and Organization
- 2007-2008 Director of the Center for Corpoprate and Business Development
- 2007-2008 Director of the Research Field Idividual and Organizational Development
10/05 - 09/08
Bern,
Switzerland
University of Geneva (HEC)
Faculty for Economic and Social Science, Insitute for Management
Chair of Strategic Management, Prof. Dr. Dr. Jarillo
Research and Teaching Assistant
- 2003 – 2005 Delegate to the Participative Faculty Council
- 2003 – 2005 Delegate to the Council of Professors
03/00 - 02/06
Geneva,
Switzerland
Other Appointments:
Since 04/12
Geneva,
Switzerland
Since 08/10
Lille,
France
2010
Luxembourg
10/09 – 10/10
Geneva,
Switzerland
Since 05/09
Lausanne,
Switzerland
Thomas Straub – CV
Executive Program MAS "Strategic Development and Management of Humanitarian Action"
CERAH - Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action ;
In partnership with The Graduate Insitute and University of Geneva
- Associate lecturer
- Member of the Scientific Board - CAS “Designing Strategies and Projects for Humanitarian
Action”
EDHEC Business School
Innovation & Development ; Strategic Management ; Strategic evaluation ; Change Management
Lecturer
Fonds National de la Recherche de Luxembourg (FNRL)
Grant scheme entitled “Aides à la Formation-Recherche (AFR)”
Expert
IT Management Forum Western Switzerland
Forum for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) of Multinational Companies located in Western
Switzerland
Founder and Director
Association Suisse d’Organisation et de Management (ASO)
Federal Executive Training and Promotion of Management, www.aso-organisation.ch
- Formation Brevet de spécialiste en Organisation
- Formation Certification en gestion de processus
- Formations Certification en Management de Projet IPMA, PMI & PMO
- Formation à Hermes –OM and Business Analyst
Member of the Board
2/11
Swiss Accountancy Academy
- Since 2001 Lecturer for Strategic Risk Management
- 2006-2008 Responsible of the Modules Organization and Strategy
Since 2001
Lausanne and Zürich,
Switzerland
02/07 – 3/07
World Health Organization (WHO/OMS)
Health Action in Crises
International independent Consultant (P4)
Kinshasa,
DR Congo
Geneva Knowledge Group
Knowledge Management Consulting Company:
Management Moderator / Consultant
03/00 - 01/05
Geneva,
Switzerland
Detrey Dentsply GmbH
Financial Accounting Department
Temporary employee as a creditor
Accountancy, Participation in the preparation of the annual financial statement.
11/99 - 01/00
Constance,
Germany
University of Constance
Faculty of Politics and Management and Faculty of Psychology
- Prof. Klimecki, Chair of Management
- Prof. Gollwitzer, Chair of Social Psychology and Motivation
Student Research Assistant
03/97 - 08/99
Constance,
Germany
Education:
03/03 - 07/06
Geneva, Switzerland
University of Geneva, Fatulté desSciences Economique et Sociales (SES),
Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC)
PhD in Economic and Social Sciences - Business Administration
Main focus on Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior and Finance
Doctoral thesis: Reasons for frequent failure in Mergers and Acquisitions
Graduated as:
Docteur ès sciences économiques et sociales, mention gestion
d’entreprise (PhD in Business Administration)
Board of examiners:
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Jarillo, Former Chair of Corporate Strategy, Managing Partner S.I.A.
- Prof. Dr. Probst, Chair of Organization & Management, Managing Director WEF
- Prof. Dr. Gomez, Former Rector, University of St.Gallen; Former Chairman of the Board SIX
Swiss Exchange
- Prof. Dr. Morard, Former Dean of the Faculty Economic and Social Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Flückiger, Vice Rector of the University of Geneva, Former Vice-President of the
Swiss Antitrust Committee
10/92 - 08/99
Constance,
Germany
University of Constance
Master Studies of Politics and Management
Main focus on Management and International Relations
Master thesis:
How can Human Resources Development contribute for the
Organizational Knowledge Management – based on the example of
Robert Bosch GmbH
Graduated as: Diplom Verwaltungswissenschaftler (Master in Politics and Management)
Board of examiners:
- Prof. Dr. Klimecki†, Chair of Management
- Prof. Dr. Neidhardt, Chair of Political Theory
09/93 - 07/94
Grenoble,
France
Thomas Straub – CV
Institut d’Etudes Politiques (IEP), University Pierre Mendès France,
Erasmus Internship
Graduated with: Diploma “Certificat d’Études Politiques” (Certificate in Political Science)
3/11
Conferences/Presentations:
10/2014
Singapore
10/2014
Budapest,
Hungary
07/2014
Constanta,
Romania
06/2014
Nicosia,
Cyprus
07/2013
Liege,
Belgium
02/2013
Geneva,
Switzerland
08/2012
Paris,
France
06/2012
Neuchâtel,
Switzerland
3/2012
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
01/2012
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
11/2011
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
10/2011
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
Thomas Straub – CV
The role of venture capital for entrepreneurship in less developed economies. 2014 Asia
Conference on Economics & Business Research (ACEB2014). Organized by: Aventis School of
Management and Asia Pacific International Academy. (This work was supported by SNF and
UEFISCDI within the Romanian-Swiss Joint Research Project IZERZ0 _142306 / 1).
Presentation of an article with Stefano Borzillo, Andi Caragea, Roxana Voicu-Dorobantu and Aron
Jinaru
Entrepreneurial Challenges related to Competition among Non-Governmental
Organizations. Competitiveness of the CEE Region in the Global Economy Conference (AIB-CEE
Conference 2014). Organized by: Academy of International Business (AIB) and Competitiveness
Research Center (CRC). (This work was supported by SNF and UEFISCDI within the RomanianSwiss Joint Research Project IZERZ0 _142306 / 1).
Presentation of an article financed by SNF and with D. Schwenger and S. Borzillo.
Regional Knowledge Transfer Workshop for Entrepreneurs. (This work was supported by SNF
and UEFISCDI within the Romanian-Swiss Joint Research Project IZERZ0 _142306 / 1).
Presentation of Romanian-Swiss Joint Research Project with Stefano Borzillo.
The Presence of Venture Capital in Less Developed Regions - a Key Cultural Necessity?, ICEIRD
2014. The 7th International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional
Development. (This work was supported by SNF and UEFISCDI within the Romanian-Swiss Joint
Research Project IZERZ0 _142306 / 1).
Presentation of an article with Aron Jinaru, Alexandru Caragea, Roxana Voicu-Dorobantu, and
Stefano Borzillo.
Competition and Strategy of Non-Governmental Organizations, 4th EMES International Research
Conference on Social Enterprise. Organized by: EMES European Research Network, in
partnership with the Centre for Social Economy (HEC Management School of the University of
Liege).
Presentation of an article with D. Schwenger and S. Borzillo
Modern Trends in Corporate and Social Entrepreneurship, Conference on Public Diplomacy and
International Cooperation: Innovation as a Tool for Social and Economic Changes, U.N. Palace of
Nations, Geneva. Organized by: the International Investment Center (IIC), NGO in special
consultative status with ECOSOC UN in cooperation with Market Research Foundation.
Guest Speaker
Round table: Grands ensembles et poupées russes : Chocs, entrechocs et pare-chocs, les
imbrications de notre monde. Université d’été du MEDEF. Organized by : Le Mouvement des
entreprises de France - Medef (Engl.: Movement of the Enterprises of France)
Guest speaker
New Challenges in Leadership and Management. Soirée Campus de l’ASO. Swiss Association for
Organization and Management (‘ASO’).
Speaker & Organizer
Comprehensive Perspective on What Causes M&A failure.
3rd Merger Integration Management Forum. New Horizons for your Strategic, Workforce, Finance
and IT Objectives. Organized by: Thought Leader Global and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
Speaker
Strategic insight: A comprehensive analysis of what causes M&A failure. Front End Mergers &
Acquisitions. Navigating the complexities of global opportunities for business growth. E.N.G.’s 2nd
Senior Executive Summit. Organized by E.N.G.
Speaker & Leader of a Think tank on Evaluating successful M&A transactions
The challenge to create and manage a Inter-organizational Community of Practices, HR
Transformation, Talent and Employee Engagement Forum. Organized by Thought Leader Global
and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
Speaker
A Comprehensive Analysis of what Causes M&A Failure, 3rd Annual
M&A Process Optimization and Integration Management - Overcome unavoidable complexities
and ensure M&A success with the right strategy. Organized by marcus evans, Beyond the Deal,
Hay Group.
Speaker & Panel Discussion Member
4/11
08/2011
St Antonio, Texas,
USA
07/2011
Roskilde,
Denmark
06/2011
Fribourg,
Switzerland
05/2011
Bucharest,
Rumania
01/2011
Washington,
USA
11/2010
Paris,
France
10/2010
Köln,
Germany
09/2010
Kuala Lupmpur,
Malaisia
09/2010
Tehran,
Iran
05/2010
Geneva,
Switzerland
05/2010
Geneva,
Switzerland
05/2010
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
05/2010
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
01/2010
Nyon,
Switzerland
10/2009
Lausanne,
Switzerland
05/2009
Lausanne,
Switzerland
Thomas Straub – CV
Does M&A Integration Really Matter?, Academy of Management Conference (AOM).
Presentation of an article with M. Rossi
Market Revolutions in Global Philanthropy, 3rd EMES International Research Conference on
Social Enterprise. Social Innovation through Social Entrepreneurship in Civil Society EMES
Conference 2011.
Presentation of an article with M. Rossi and M. Martin
New trends in Scientific Research, Soirée Campus de l’ASO (Swiss Association for Organisation
and Management.
Speaker
The importance of M&A integration in strategic deals, Theme III – The Influence and Impact of
Culture(s) on Economies and Economic Relationships, Eurasian Inter-university Dialogues on
Cooperation for Higher Education Development, European Centre for Higher Education
(UNESCO-CEPES).
Presentation of an article
GEM 2012 Annual Meeting. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor – Babson College, Universidad del
Desarrollo.
Speaker, Representation of the Swiss Unit
L’entrepreneur socialement engagé : pour une validation empirique du concept ; Colloque - Le
pilotage de la performance durable : enjeux inter et intra organisationnels, Ecole Supérieure du
Commerce Extérieur, C.I.R.C.E.E. (Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur le Commerce
Extérieur et l’Economie).
Presentation of an article with Matthias Rossi
An Entrepreneurial Perspective on SME Internationalization, G-Forum, Annual Interdisciplinary
Entrepreneurship Conference 2010.
Presentation of an article with R. Baldegger
Instant Internationalization of Mature SMEs: Critical Incidents leading to Rapid
Internationalization, The Global Conference of Entrepreneurship and SME (GCSME).
Presentation of an article with R. Baldegger and Chair of the Session interdisciplinary studies
Entrepreneurial framework conditions: Where is the best place to do M&A transactions?
International economic attractiveness as related to law, The International Conference on
Entrepreneurship, University of Teheran.
Presentation of an article with G. Cavallier
New trends in Scientific Research, Soirée Campus de l’ASO (Swiss Association for Organisation
and Management).
Speaker & Organization
Staff competency management: how to build the next generation IT workforce?, IT Management
Forum Western Switzerland, Merck Serono S.A., Geneva.
Conference Leader
Addressing the Valuation Gap between Buyer and Seller, 1 day Workshop at the Conference for
Corporate Legal Strategies for M&A. Capitalise on the M&A Resurgence and Overcome the Legal
Risks Faced. Organized by marcus evans.
Workshop Leader
The Flip Side of Failure: A Holisitic Approach for M&A Success, Conference for Corporate Legal
Strategies for M&A. Capitalise on the M&A Resurgence and Overcome the Legal Risks Faced,
organized by marcus evans.
Guest Speaker Presentation
Effective IT Management Practices, IT Management Forum Western Switzerland, Generali
Assurances Générales SA ;
Conference Leader
New trends in managing knowledge, IT Management Forum Western Switzerland, Philip Morris
Interlantional S.A.
Conference Leader
New trends in Scientific Research, Soirée Campus de l’ASO (Swiss Association for Organisation
and Management)
Speaker & Organizer
5/11
Gründerausbildung in der Schweiz – Vom Studenten zum Unternehmer, jointly organized by the
Swiss Institute for SMEs, University of St. Gallen and the Swiss innovation promotion agency CTI.
Participant
10/2008
Zürich,
Switzerland
Mergers & Acquisitions: Comparative Economic Analysis of Laws (with G. Cavalier), CELS
Conference (Law and Economy), jointly organized by New York University, Cornell University and
Texas University.
Speaker
08/2008
New York/Ithaca,
USA
Organizational Development between lack of Specialists and Career Development, Conference
on Strategic Organizational Development, University of Applied Science Berne.
Workshop Leader
06/2008
Bern,
Switzerland
Reasons for frequent failure in Mergers and Acquisitions, The Lake Leman Organization
Research Group (LL’ORG), University of Geneva.
Speaker
07/2008
Geneva,
Switzerland
New Challenges in Leadership and Management, Soirée Campus de l’ASO, Swiss Association for
Organization and Management (‘ASO’).
Speaker
04/2008
Lausanne,
Switzerland
How to deal with Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments?, Autorité des Marché Financiers
(‘AMF’).
Speaker
02/2008
Paris,
France
Les fusions-acquisitions et l’analyse économique du droit (with G. Cavalier), Université Paris X
Nanterre.
Speaker
12/2007
Paris,
France
Les fusions-acquisitions et l’analyse économique du droit (with G. Cavalier), Conference on Law
and Economics of the French Ministry of Justice.
Speaker
10/2007
Paris,
France
08/2006
Le droit, une nouvelle dimension de performance pour les Fusion et Acquisitions (with G.
Cavalier), Université de Lyon 3.
Speaker
Lyon,
France
Dimensions for failure in Mergers and Acquisitions, The Lake Leman Organization Research
Group (LL’ORG), University of Geneva.
Speaker
12/2005
Geneva,
Switzerland
Dimensions for failure in M&A (with G. Cavalier), ICRAM-PhD Course, University of Geneva.
Speaker
10/2005
Geneva,
Switzerland
Reasons for M&A failures (with C.-J Jarillo), PhD-Seminar of the department of Management
(Prof. Dr. Baldauf), University of Berne.
Speaker
10/2005
Geneva,
Switzerland
Challenges for Europe, Bright Conference, University of Leiden.
Speaker
05/2004
Leiden ,
Netherlands
Representative Publications:
Books:
Straub, T. (forthcoming 2015) Mergers & Acquisitions - Erfolgsfaktoren für mittelständische Unternehmen. Haufe
Fachbuch, Haufe Lexware, Munich.
Straub, T. (2014) Einführung in die Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre – Das Übungsbuch, 2. Edition, Pearson Studium,
Munich.
Straub, T. (2014) Einführung in die Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, 2. Edition, Pearson Studium, Munich.
Straub T. (2013) NGO – Strategic Management, Governance. Training Module. Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation (SDC), MCDS, Institute for Finance and Economics, Ulaanbaatar. (ISBN: 978-99962-56-54-7).
Straub T. (2013) NGO - Financial Management. Training Module. Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC),
MCDS, Institute for Finance and Economics, Ulaanbaatar. (ISBN: 978-99962-56-53-0).
Straub T. (2012) NGO - Leadership, Conflict Resolution. Training Module. Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation (SDC), MCDS, Institute for Finance and Economics, Ulaanbaatar. (ISBN: 978-99962-56-36-3).
Straub T./ Borzillo, S. (11/2012) Le management des connaissances, Dossier HRM-HR Today.
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Straub, T. (2012) Einführung in die Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre – Das Übungsbuch, 1. Edition, Pearson Studium,
Munich.
Straub, T. (2011) Einführung in die Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, 1. Edition, Pearson Studium, Munich.
Stadler, L.; Klarner, P.; Schmitt, A.; Straub T. (2010) More than Bricks in the Wall: Organizational Perspectives for
Sustainable Success, Gabler Verlag, Wiesbaden.
Straub, T. (2007) Reasons for frequent failure in Mergers & Acquisitions, A Comprehensive Analysis. Deutscher
Universitäts Verlag (DUV), Gabler Edition Wissenschaft, Wiesbaden.
Articles, book chapters & other publications:
Straub T./Cavalier G./Paulsen M. (In process) An analysis of entrepreneurial framework conditions: Comparing Share
Deals from Civil Law and Common Law Systems for Mergers and Acquisitions.
Voicu-Dorobanţu, R.; Jinaru, A.. ; Caragea, A.; Straub, T., Paraschiv, D. M. (in process) Modelling attitudes and policies
in the Romanian entrepreneurial ecosystem. ECOCYB Journal, Romania.
Voicu-Dorobanţu, R.; Jinaru, A.. ; Caragea, A.; Straub, T., Paraschiv, D. M. (submitted and forthcoming 2014) Atitudini,
politici și capital teritorial în ecosistemul antreprenorial inovativ din România –Attitudes, policies and territorial capital in
the Romanian innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. Journal Amfiteatrul Economic, Romania.
Schwenger D./Straub T./Borzillo S. (2014) Non-governmental organizations: strategic management for a competitive
world, Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 35 Iss: 4, pp.11 – 19.
Jinaru A./Caragea A./Voicu-Dorobantu R./Straub, T/Borzillo S. (2014) The Presence of Venture Capital in Less Developed
Regions - a Key Cultural Necessity? In: Papadopoulos G. A./Ketikidis P. H./Kofteros S. A. (ed.) ICEIRD 2014. The 7th
International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development, Peer Reviewed Conference
Proceedings, June 2014, Nicosia/Cyprus, pp. 315-325.
Schwenger D./Straub T./Borzillo S. (2013) Competition and Strategy of Non-Governmental Organizations, 4th EMES
International Research Conference on Social Enterprise – Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings.
Rossi M./Martin M./Straub T. (2013) L’entrepreneuriat social, Revue Economique et Sociale, Vol71, No. 1, pp. 9-17.
Borzillo S./ Straub T. (2013) La gestion des connaissances comme levier de la compétitivité, L'ENA hors les murs, 428,
20-21.
Straub T./Borzillo S./Probst G. (2012) A Decision-Making Framework to Analyze Important Dimensions of M&A
Performance, in: Sydney Finkelstein, Cary L. Cooper (ed.) Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions (Advances in Mergers
& Acquisitions, Volume 11), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.199-235.
Borzillo S./Straub T./Antino, M. (2012) Le rôle des communautés de pratique dans les Acquisitions d’entreprises, Revue
économique et sociale, Vol. 70, No. 1, p. 97-108.
Straub T./Baldegger R. (2011) The Influence and impact of culture on economics and economic relationships in the
Eurasian context – The example of M&A integration in strategic deals, Eurasian Inter-university Dialogues on Cooperation
for Higher Education Development– Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings, Bucharest, Romania.
Straub T./Windhövel K. (2011) Les Femmes Dirigent-t-Elles Différemment des Hommes?, Mai, L’ECHO de l’ASO - La
newsletter de l’Association Suisse d’Organisation et de Management, Lausanne, p. 4.
Martin M./Rossi M./Straub T. (2011) L'entrepreneur socialement engagé : pour une validation empirique du concept. In :
Moncef B./Carbone V./Soulerot M., Le management durable au coeur des organisations, Lavoisier, Paris.
Baldegger R. J./Brühlhart A. A./Schüffel P. E./Straub T. (2011) Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Unternehmertum im
weltweiten Vergleich. Länderbericht Schweiz 2010.
Baldegger R. J./Brühlhart A .A./Schüffel P. E./Straub T. (2011) Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. L’entrepreneuriat en
comparaison internationale. Rapport national suisse 2010.
Somme E./Straub T. (2011) L’industrie pharmaceutique: État des lieux et perspectives stratégiques, Les Cahiers de
l’ASO, N° 14, Edition 2010 Lausanne, p 67-73.
Straub T./Borzillo S./Devins G. (2010) Les organisations ambidextres: Exploration vs. Exploitation des connaissances,
L’ECHO de l’ASO, Lausanne, p. 4.
Straub T./Cavalier G. (2011) Where is the best place to do M&A transactions? International economic attractiveness as
related to law, IUP Journal of Business Strategy (IJBS), Vol. VIII, No. 2, June, p. 49-60.
Cavalier G./Straub T. (2010) Les fusions-acquisitions et l’analyse économique du droit : approche comparée France Etats-Unis, Recueil Dalloz, pp. 2-17.
Baldegger R. J./Schueffel P. E./Straub T. (2010) Instant Internationalization of Mature SMEs: Critical Incidents leading to
Rapid Internationalization, The Global Conference of Entrepreneurship and SME (GCSME), Kuala Lumpur.
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Straub T. (2010) Major challenges in doing M&A – A theoretical approach, in: Stadler et al. (2010) More than Bricks in the
Wall: Organizational Perspectives for Sustainable Success, Gabler Verlag, Wiesbaden.
Straub T./Cavalier G. (2010) Comparing Civil Law and Common Law Systems for Mergers and Acquisitions – An
Economic Analysis, Journal of US-China Law Review, Volume 7, Number 2, pp. 1-12.
Touali M./Straub T./Coraux G. (2010) Le partage de connaissance inter-organisationnel entre multinationales : L’enjeu
du domaine de l’IT Management, Les Cahiers de l’ASO, N° 13, Edition 2009 Lausanne.
Straub T./Cavalier G. (2009) Mergers and Acquisitions Comparative Economic Analysis of Laws: France vs. USA, Journal
of Civil Law Studies, ISSN 1944-3749, Volume 2, pp. 147-183.
Straub T./Touali M./Borzillo S. (2009) Les communautés de pratiques interorganisationnelles en IT management entre
multinationales, Revue économique et sociale, vol. 67, Ed. SEES, Lausanne.
Boutillier, M./Straub T. et al. (2009) La localisation des hedge funds en Europe et son impact sur les politiques
réglementaires, www.amf-france.org, EconomiX-AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financier (AMF), Paris/France.
Straub T./Cavalier G. (2008) M&A: Comparitive Economic Analysis of Laws: France and USA, Social Science Research
Network (SSRN), New York.
Straub T./Kehls P. (2008) Karriereentwicklung von Fachkräften und Experten in wissens- und technologieintensiven
Unternehmen, KTI-Projektskizze für den Schwerpunkt „Enabling Sciences“ / Unternehmensführung, Bern.
Straub T./Cavalier G. (2007) Les fusions-acquisitions et l’analyse économique du droit : approche
comparée France – Etats-Unis, in : Le droit et l’économie, 38e Congrès Mouvement Jeune Notariat, San-Francisco, p.
85-90.
Straub, T./Cavalier, G. (12/2005) L'approche différenciée du contrat dans les opérations de fusion ou d'acquisition,
Research project for the French Ministry of Justice, Paris.
Straub, T. (2007) Optimisation du Management de Projet par l’OMS en République Démocratique du Congo, World Health
Organization (WHO/OMS), Kinshasa.
Case studies:
Probst, G. /Straub, T. (2006) The challenge for WIPO of establishing the Creation, Ownership and Exploitation of Health
Research Results in Central Africa, Case Study, University of Geneva (HEC), Geneva.
Probst, G. /Borzillo, S. /Straub T. (2005) La fusion Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie : Un défi pour deux banques
privées genevoise, Case study, University of Geneva (HEC), Geneva.
Straub, T. /Jarillo, J.-C. (2004) Cinemas in Geneva: An Industry Analysis, Case study (French), University of Geneva
(HEC), Geneva and European Case Clearing House, ECCH (Ref. no.: F305-256-1), England
Straub, T. /Jarillo, J.-C. (2004) Cinemas in Geneva: An Industry Analysis, Teaching Note (French), University of Geneva
(HEC), Geneva and European Case Clearing House, ECCH (Ref. no.: F305-256-8), England.
Research & Consulting projects:
Since 2014
Implementation of the GEM Project (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) in Burkina Faso and
Cameron.
In collaboration with: Université du Québec, Trois Rivières/Canada ; Université Hassan II,
Casablanca/ Morocco,
Funded by: Centre de Recherches pour le Développement International (CRDI), Canada, Budget :
~700.000.-USD, Duration : 3 years.
Expert of the Swiss Delegation
Since 2012
La Région capitale suisse, plaque tournante de la formation dans les matières politique et
Administration
Funded by: Régioncapitalesuisse, Bern, Budget: 10.000.-SFR, Duration: 1 year.
Project leader
Since 2012
The Role of Venture Capital to support Entrepreneurship
In collaboration with: Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE), Bucharest
Research project for the Romanian-Swiss Research Program (RSRP)
Funded by: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) in cooperation with the Romanian Executive
Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI) to
implement the program. Budget: ~400.000.-SFR, Duration: 2 years.
Project leader
Berne,
Switzerland
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2012-2014
Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia
2011
Lausanne,
Switzerland
2011
Geneva,
Switzerland
2010-2011
Geneva,
Switzerland
2010-2011
Geneva,
Switzerland
2010
Fribourg,
Switzerland
2009-2011
Fribourg,
Switzerland
2008
Bern,
Switzerland
02/07 – 3/07
Kinshasa,
DR Congo
2007
Paris,
France
2006
Paris/Lyon,
France
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Capacity building for local NGOs in Mongolia
Development project for the Swiss Federation, represented by the Federal Department of Foreign
Affairs, acting through Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development Mongolia (SDC), in
cooperation with the World Bank, Budget: ~100.000.-SFR, Duration: 2 years.
Expert
Strategy finding and Implementation for Swisscom
Consulting project for Swisscom (Western Switzerland), Geneva
Consultant
Strategy finding and Implementation for a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Consulting project for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Geneva
Consultant
Analysis of the Strategic Options for a Non-Profit Organization (NPO)
Research project for Carrefour Rue, Geneva
Project leader
Analysis of Strategic Business Units of a Non-Profit Organization (NPO)
Research project for Carrefour Rue, Geneva
Project leader
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Unternehmertum im weltweiten Vergleich,
Länderbericht Schweiz 2010
Funded by: CTI: l'agence pour la promotion de l'innovation and University of Applied Sciences
Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Budget: ~160.000.-SFR, Duration: 1 year.
Co-Project Leader
Inter-organizational Communities of Best Practices among multinational companies around
lake Geneva
In collaboration with School of Business Administration Geneva.
Members were CIOs of Swiss multinational Companies such as Givaudan S.A., Nissan
International S.A., Bunge Ltd, Sicpa SA, Firmenich S.A., PMI S.A., JTI S.A., Pictet & Cie,
MerckSerono S.A., SGS Group, SC Johnson Europe Sàrl, Ferring Pharmaceuticals S.A. and
Generali Assurances Générales SA.
Funded by: RCSO HES-SO, Merck Serono S.A., Genève; Philip Morris International, Lausanne;
Givaudan S.A., Genève, Budget: ~220.000.-SFR, Duration: 2 years.
Project leader
Organizational Development between lack of Specialists and Career Development.
Funded by: CTI: l'agence pour la promotion de l'innovation, ABB and Unique, Budget 1.200.000.SFR, Duration: 2 years.
Collaborator
Evaluation and Optimization of Projects with operational difficulties in DRC (Congo)
Funded by: World Health Organization (WHO/OMS), Health Action in Crises, Budget: 10.000.-SFR,
Duration: 1 month.
International Independent Expert
La localisation des hedge funds en Europe et son impact sur les politiques réglementaires
Research Project on Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments
In collaboration with l’Université Paris X, EconomiX, l’Université Lyon III, l’Université Paris I,
l’Université Paris XI.
Funded by: Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Duration : 2 years.
Expert for Switzerland
Les fusions-acquisitions et l’analyse économique du droit : approche comparée France –
Etats-Unis
Research Programm on Law and Economy
In collaboration with Université de Lyon III.
Funded by: French Ministry of Justice, Budget : 45.000SFR, Duration : 2 years.
Co-Project Leader
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Research Networks and Intellectual Property: A Model for Supporting Developing Country
Researchers in Creating, Owning and Exploiting Health Research Results
In collaboration with: World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), the Graduate Institute of
International Studies (GIIS), Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC, now GSEM) University of
Geneva, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the Swiss Tropical Institute
and the Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED).
Funded by: GIAN - Geneva International Academic Network / RUIG –Réseau Universitaire
International de Genève (now: SNIS – Swiss Network for International Studies), Budget: 380.000.SFR, Duration: 2 years.
Project Member
2004 - 2007
Geneva, Switzerland
Pedagogical skills (Teaching) and Supervision of Research Projects:
PHD-level
2004 – 2005
M&A Seminar for PhD students (with Prof. J.-C. Jarillo), University of Geneva (HEC, now GSEM)
(in French)
Executive / MBA-level
CSR Strategy, Governance & Social Innovation, DAS/CAS Corporate Social Responsibility,
Since 2013
GSEM - University of Geneva. (in English)
Introduction Workshop: Business Game, Executive MBA, GSEM - University of Geneva (in
Since 2013
Since 2012
French and English)
Système de management, Module Management et pilotage, MAS/DAS en Direction et Stratégie
d’institutions éducatives, sociales et socio-sanitaires (DSIS), HES-SO - Haute Ecole de travail
Since 2012
social Genève - HETS Geneva (in French).
Culture and Strategy, CERAH - Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action; The
Graduate Institute -University of Geneva (in English).
Since 2009
Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Department of UNESCO, University of Bucharest,
Since 2007
Bucharest/Rumania (in English).
Strategic Management for Non-Profit Organizations, Executive Program, GSEM - University of
Since 2007
Geneva (in English and French)
Strategic Risk Management, Swiss Accountancy Academy, Lausanne and Zürich
Since 2001
Mergers & Acquisition in the Health Sector, Health Management MBA, University of Applied
2010
Sciences Berne (in German)
2010
Knowledge Management, Health Management MBA, University of Applied Sciences Berne (in
German)
General Management (Leadership, Human Resource and Organization), CECID Executive
2007
Program, University of Geneva (in French)
Knowledge Management and Innovation, MBA in Human Resource Management. University of
2007
Applied Sciences Berne (in German)
Master-level
Since 2014
Since 2011
Since 2010
Since 2010
Since 2010
Since 2009
2008-2009
2008
Bachelor-level
Since 2010
2008 - 2013
Since 2008
Since 2007
Since 2009
Thomas Straub – CV
Change Management, MSc in Strategy and Consultancy, EDHEC Business School, Lille/France
(in English)
Organizational Behavior, MSc in Standardization, Social Regulation and Sustainable
Development, Faculté des Sciences de la Société (SDS), University of Geneva (in English)
Strategy evaluation, MCS EDHEC Business School, Lille/France (in English)
Innovation & Development, MSc EDHEC Business School, Lille/France (in English)
Strategic Management, MSc EDHEC Business School, Lille/France (in English).
Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship, MSc in Business Administration, Department of
UNESCO, University of Bucharest, Bucharest/Rumania (in English).
Politique de l’entreprise II, HEC (now GSEM), University of Geneva (in French).
Organizational Restructuring (Human Resource and Organization), University of Applied
Sciences Berne (in German).
Strategic Management: Principles and Practice, EDHEC Business School, Nizza/Lille/Paris (in
English).
Management II, School of Management Fribourg (in French and German).
Management I, School of Management Fribourg (in French and German).
Normatives und Strategisches Management, University of Applied Sciences North-Eastern
Switzerland (FHNW), (in German).
Gestion d’entreprise, GSEM, University of Geneva (in French).
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Leadership and Management, University of Applied Sciences Berne (BFH) (in German).
2005-2008
Research Projects Supervision
 Supervision of Bachelor, Master and Executive Program Thesis in various Insitutions
 Project Leader and Expert of different Research and Development Projects
o E.g. (a) Development project for the Swiss Federation, represented by the Federal Department of
Foreign Affairs, acting through Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development Mongolia (SDC), in
cooperation with the World Bank; (b) Research project for the Romanian-Swiss Research Program
(RSRP), Funded by: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) in cooperation with the Romanian
Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI)
to implement the program.
Other Activities and Skills:
Didactical Courses :
Since 2007
Several didactical Courses at HES-SO University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland,
RCFE (Réseau Romand de conseil formation et évaluation pour l’Enseignement Universitaire)
and University of St-Gallen/Switzerland.
Editorial Review Boards:
2011
Bingley,
United Kingdom
International Journal of Strategy and Management
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2011
International Journal of Commerce & Accounting Research (IJCAR)
Saurashtra University
Rajkot,
India
2010-2011
Candler, NC,
USA
2010-2011
Candler, NC,
USA
2007
Geneva,
Switzerland
Journal: Entrepreneurial Executive (EE)
Allied Academies Inc.
International Journal of Entrepreneurship (IJE)
Allied Academies Inc.
Jounal M@n@gement
Official Journal of the « Association Internationale de Management Stratégique »
Empirical Methods:
08/2011
09/2011
08/2004
08/2004
Statistics with SPSS for Social Scientists, Swiss Summer School on Advanced Methods in
Social Science 2011, Lugano/Switzerland (1 week).
Case Studies: Design, Methods, and Reporting, Swiss Summer School on Advanced Methods
in Social Science 2011, Lugano/Switzerland (1 week).
Statistic course on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS/SPSS (5 days), Prof.
Schmidt, Swiss Summer School on Advanced Methods in Social Science 2004, Scholarship
Swiss National Fund (SNF), Lugano/Switzerland (1 week).
Statistic course on Methods of Regression Analysis with SPSS (2 days), SPSS AG,
Zürich/Switzerland.
Language skills:
Fluent in English and French; Mother tongue German, Basic Knowledge Spanish
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