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David Bach
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.
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Hapag Lloyd CEO: What does resilience look like when trade routes break?
January 8, 2026 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Geopolitics • 1 min read • 
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In this episode of Leaders Unplugged, IMD President David Bach speaks with Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, about leading a global shipping giant through geopolitical tension, climate pressure, and permanent uncertainty,...
The rules of global business are being rewritten. Leadership must evolve to keep pace
The forces reshaping global business demand more than strategy. They require leaders who can interpret uncertainty, adapt at speed, and bring coherence to an increasingly unstable environment...