Björn Ambos Appointed New Dean of the University of St. Gallen’s School of Management, Succeeding Reinhard Jung

Björn Ambos Appointed New Dean of the University of St. Gallen’s School of Management, Succeeding Reinhard Jung

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen has announced that Professor Björn Ambos will become the new Dean of the School of Management, starting February 1, 2025, succeeding Professor Reinhard Jung. Ambos, an expert in strategic management, brings significant academic leadership and international experience to the role. He has held positions at prestigious institutions and has gained industry experience in various countries. Jung, who led the school for four years, expressed confidence in Ambos’s leadership. The University of St. Gallen looks forward to Ambos advancing the School of Management’s global position in management education.

(PRESS RELEASE)  ST. GALLEN, 31-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of St. Gallen (HSG) has announced that Professor Björn Ambos will succeed Professor Reinhard Jung as the new Dean of the School of Management, effective February 1, 2025. This appointment marks an important leadership transition at one of the university’s most prestigious faculties, which houses over 100 faculty members.

Professor Ambos, a respected authority in strategic management, brings decades of academic leadership and international expertise to the role. His distinguished career includes positions at world-renowned institutions, including Bocconi, INSEAD, University of Edinburgh, Queens University, and Singapore Management University. With a PhD from the University of Hamburg and a postdoctoral qualification from WU Vienna, Ambos has also gained industry experience across multiple global regions, including France, Italy, the USA, and Vietnam.

Reflecting on his new role, Professor Ambos expressed his enthusiasm: “It is an honor to step into the role of Dean and continue the legacy of excellence at the School of Management. I am excited to work with our talented faculty, staff, and students to shape the future of our school in these rapidly evolving times.”

The outgoing Dean, Professor Reinhard Jung, reflected on his term, which spanned four years of significant achievements and challenges. “It has been a privilege to lead such a distinguished institution,” Jung said. “While the scope of the role was broader than anticipated, it has been immensely rewarding. I’m confident that Björn Ambos, with his remarkable leadership and expertise, will continue to guide the school to even greater heights.”

The expresses deep gratitude to Professor Reinhard Jung for his outstanding leadership and looks forward to Professor Ambos’s contributions in advancing the School of Management’s global leadership in management education.

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SOURCE: University of St. Gallen