David Bach is President of IMD and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy. He assumed the Presidency of IMD on 1 September 2024. He is working to broaden and deepen IMD’s global impact through learning innovation, excellence in degree- and executive programs, and applied thought leadership. Recognized globally as an innovator in management education, Bach previously served as IMD’s Dean of Innovation and Programs.
For decades, efficiency and scale defined competitiveness. Today, resilience and trust matter more – and optimism is what unlocks both. IMD President David Bach explains why Europe’s leaders must combine realism about...
September 11, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 1 min read • 
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How Maersk is rewriting the rules of shipping decarbonization – through collaboration, purpose, and placing big bets on the fuels of the future. ...
August 7, 2025 • by David Bach in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • Podcast available
Global shifts in AI, trade, and aging demand bold strategy. Hear Maria Vassalou’s insights on how leaders must rethink the future to stay ahead....
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