IMD is pleased to announce the appointment of Murat Tarakci as Professor of Innovation Strategy.
Tarakci’s research explores how organizations adapt to and shape their environments. He believes that innovation for the greater good is a collective endeavor – one that requires a deep understanding of behavioral dynamics and mechanisms to better address societal challenges.
“I am thrilled to join IMD, where world-class faculty bring fresh thinking and deep expertise to create real impact,” shares Tarakci. “IMD’s dedication to lasting change aligns with my belief that innovation requires more than piecemeal efforts – it demands a clear strategy that drives transformation. I’m eager to advance research and thought leadership in a setting where our work shapes both students and businesses. Here, I aim to help cultivate leaders who envision a better future, inspire others, and make that vision real.”
The recipient of an Innovative Teaching award, in addition to his academic contributions, he is an experienced executive coach and advisor who has collaborated with leading global companies to help them navigate innovation and strategy-related challenges.
“Murat Tarakci is a great addition to our faculty team,” said Stefan Michel, Professor of Management and Dean of Faculty and Research. “His combination of deep expertise with a practitioner-focused pedagogy will help our clients and participants to create real impact.”
Tarakci joins IMD from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in the Netherlands where he was Professor and Chair of Innovation Strategy. He was also the Director of the Erasmus Center for Innovation, where he focused on partnerships to strengthen the ecosystem of innovation leaders.
His work has appeared in leading academic journals including the Academy of Management Journal, MIS Quarterly, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal. His research has also been featured in major business outlets such as Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and The Wall Street Journal.
Access his full biography here.
