Geopolitics dominates Davos: Values-based pragmatism as a blueprint for action
From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....
Frédéric Dalsace focuses on B2B issues sustainability, inclusive business models, and alleviating poverty. Prior to IMD, he spent 16 years as a Professor at HEC Paris where he held the Social Business / Enterprise and Poverty Chair presided by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. Prior to his academic life, Frédéric accumulated more than 10 years of experience in the business world, both with industrial companies (Michelin and CarnaudMetalbox) and as a strategy consultant with McKinsey & Company. At IMD, he is Director of the Integrating Sustainability into Strategy program.
January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder, Arturo Bris, Frédéric Dalsace, Simon J. Evenett, Florian Hoos , Jennifer Jordan, Sara Ratti, Karl Schmedders, Sarah E. Toms, Ginka Toegel in Geopolitics • 14 min read
From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....
December 29, 2025 • by Frédéric Dalsace, Goutam Challagalla, Julia Binder, Florian Hoos , Sara Ratti, Adrian Dellecker, Howard H. Yu, Michael R. Wade, Vanina Farber, Karl Schmedders in Energy • 12 min read
In 2026, sustainability moves from lofty ambition to hard-nosed execution, driving resilience, competitiveness, and real business value. From circularity to AI-enabled energy systems and sustainable product design, IMD experts see action taking...
January 13, 2025 • by Goutam Challagalla, Frédéric Dalsace in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Marketing campaigns for sustainable offerings often fail, leaving businesses with products that do not sell. This short guide will help you target customers more effectively....
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