Doctor of Business Administration

Michael (Ph.D. St. Gallen University, M.Com. Stellenbosch, South Africa) is full professor of sustainable consumption at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano, and Adjunct Professor at EHL. He previously served on the faculty of Bocconi, was a research associate at INSEAD, and completed part of his Ph.D. at Yale School of Management. He is also academic director of EHL’s Sustainability Lab, which was founded to explore how using fewer resources can lead to surprising new customer experiences (after all, popular parlance suggests that sometimes ‘less is more’).

Before making his own career transition into academia, Michael was a professional chef. His other great passions are 'La Bionda Piemontese' (a type of chicken) and 'La Bergamasca' (a handsome sheep breed with floppy ears), both of which can sometimes be seen in the background during his Teams meetings.

David Sprott is the Henry Y. Hwang Dean and a professor of marketing in the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management and is on faculty at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. His research interests include retailing, branding, influence strategies, and marketing public policy.

He received his PhD in Marketing from the University of South Carolina and earned a BA in Business and an MBA from Kent State University. Prior to his arrival at the Drucker School, Sprott served as professor of marketing and dean of the College of Business at the University of Wyoming.

Stephen W. Gilliland is a professor at Claremont Graduate University in the Division of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences. Formerly at the University of Arizona, he held the Salter Chair in Healthcare Management and held leadership roles in healthcare innovation, leadership ethics, and executive education. He holds a PhD in industrial/organizational psychology from Michigan State University and has published extensively on organizational justice, leadership ethics, and HR decision-making. A fellow of SIOP, he has received multiple teaching and research awards. Gilliland has also consulted for various industries and served on several healthcare and business boards.

Dr. Joshua Goode is Professor of Cultural Studies and History and Chair of the Cultural Studies Department at Claremont Graduate University. His research focuses on modern Spain, 19th- and 20th-century Europe, genocide and racial thought, museums, and memory. A graduate of UCLA, he has taught at several institutions including UCLA and Loyola Marymount. Goode has received numerous fellowships, including a Fulbright, and leads a transdisciplinary international course with Bath Spa University. His work explores the intersections of history, culture, and identity in Europe and beyond.

Dr. Bernie Jaworski holds the Drucker Chair in Management and the Liberal Arts at Claremont Graduate University. A leading figure in marketing, he is an ISBM and AMA Marketing Fellow, and the recipient of multiple top marketing awards including the Alpha Kappa Psi, Maynard, Sheth, Converse, and Vijay Mahajan awards. Formerly at IMD and a senior partner at Monitor Group, he has led global practices in e-commerce and executive education. His research has garnered over 49,000 citations, and he is a celebrated teacher at institutions like USC and Drucker. Jaworski teaches leadership, strategy, and service management.

Dr. David Pagel is Professor of Art Theory and History and holds the Roland Reiss Endowed Chair in Art at Claremont Graduate University. An esteemed art critic and curator, he has written extensively for the Los Angeles Times and major art journals, and curated numerous exhibitions across the U.S. and abroad. His teaching blends studio practice with deep engagement in contemporary art theory and criticism. Pagel is also the author of Talking Beauty and continues to publish and curate on themes of creativity, pattern, and perception.

Dr. Katharina Pick is Clinical Full Professor and Academic Director of MBA Programs at the Drucker School of Management. She holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University. Her research focuses on the group dynamics of corporate boards, leadership, gender, and decision-making processes. She teaches courses on organizational behavior, team dynamics, and women in leadership. Outside academia, she enjoys tennis, travel, and music.

Dr. Hideki Yamawaki is the Ito Chair of International Business and Professor of Management at the Drucker School of Management. He earned his PhD in economics from Harvard University and has held academic positions in Germany, Belgium, and the U.S. A former academic dean at Drucker, he co-founded the Innovation Systems Design (ISD) program, bridging design and business strategy. His work focuses on competitive strategy, design thinking, and international business, and he has authored several influential books and articles in both English and Japanese.

Dr. Bertrand Audrin is Assistant Professor at EHL Business School. His research focuses on the impact of digital transformation on organizations, emotional intelligence, and talent management systems. In the DBA program, he teaches Human Centricity and Influence Leadership, exploring how individuals and teams adapt to changing work environments.

Dr. Stefano Borzillo is Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at EHL Hospitality Business School. He holds a PhD from HEC Geneva and was a Visiting Research Fellow at NYU’s Stern School of Business. His research focuses on communities of practice, knowledge creation, and best practice transfer within organizations. Dr. Borzillo has published extensively in top academic journals and teaches the Organizational Behavior Seminar in the DBA program at EHL.

Dr. Matthias Fuchs is Assistant Professor of Marketing at EHL and Director of the Institute for Customer Experience Management. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of St. Gallen and specializes in digital marketing, consumer behavior, and luxury brand strategy. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of Business Ethics. In the DBA program, he teaches the Consumer Behavior Seminar.

Dr. Stefan Güldenberg is Full Professor of Strategic Management & Leadership and Academic Director of the Graduate School at EHL. He holds a habilitation from WU Vienna and has held visiting positions at Harvard, MIT, and NUS. His research focuses on strategy, sustainability, leadership, and knowledge management. With over 25 years of academic and consulting experience, he brings deep expertise in organizational transformation and future-oriented management practices.

Dr. Steffen Raub is Full Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School, specializing in quantitative research methods and organizational behavior. He holds a PhD from the University of Geneva and has served in multiple academic leadership roles at EHL. His research focuses on proactive service behavior, CSR, and empowerment, with publications in leading journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology and Human Resource Management. In the DBA program, he teaches Methods of Quantitative Research.

Dr. Laura Zizka is Associate Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School, where she teaches academic writing and strategic communication. With over 20 years of international teaching experience, she is also Chair of the Examination Board and a Peer Pedagogical Coach. Her research focuses on CSR, sustainability communication, and education in hospitality. In the DBA program, she leads Writing Practicum helping participants refine their academic and professional writing skills.