Leading Change in an Age of Disruption
Technological, societal, and geopolitical disruptions are reshaping the business landscape faster than ever before. To remain competitive, organizations must rethink not only what they do, but how they lead change in conditions of uncertainty. In this keynote, Professor Fredrik Hacklin will explore how leadership approaches are evolving from control and prediction toward adaptability and experimentation. Drawing on research and field experience, he will discuss how leaders can sense emerging signals, make timely decisions under ambiguity, and mobilize their organizations for continuous renewal. Using real-world examples, the session will highlight strategies for transforming disruption into advantage and for developing the strategic agility required to thrive in an era of constant change.
Meet Prof. Dr. Fredrik Hacklin
Professor, Associate Dean
ZHAW School of Management and Law
Fredrik Hacklin is Professor of Global Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Associate Dean for International and Executive Education at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, where he also leads the Department of International Business. Under his leadership, the School earned “Triple Crown” accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and entered the Financial Times rankings for Executive Education and Master in Management.
He is also affiliated faculty at ETH Zurich, a former Fellow at Harvard University, and has taught at ESMT Berlin. Fredrik serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Compensation Committee at Nordic wealth management firm Evli, with prior experience as a strategy consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton (now Strategy&, PwC).
His work centers on strategic entrepreneurship and innovation in the face of digital disruption, with research featured in MIT Sloan Management Review, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and the Harvard Business Review case collection. A frequent speaker and advisor to organizations such as ABB, Danone, KPMG, and UBS, he holds a PhD from ETH Zurich and is fluent in five languages.