Compete through resilience, not reliance
Globalization as we know it is over. The United States no longer stands alone, and China’s rise has redrawn the world’s balance of power. In this new age of parity, resilience has...
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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.
Latest publications
ShareWhat if Europe’s biggest risk isn’t war – but running out of power?
October 7, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • 
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Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen bluntly talks about Europe’s energy, leadership courage, and why CEOs must step up in a volatile world....
A new world order: Børge Brende on geopolitics, resilience, and risk
At the IMD Alumni Symposium, World Economic Forum President Børge Brende argued that despite global turmoil, he sees a resilient world economy, but warns that success will depend on adaptation and reform....