The founding gathering of the IAM’s second century will take place on November 19–20, 2026 at ESE Business School in Santiago, Chile. The meeting will bring together our global fellowship with a carefully curated group of leaders from business, policy, and civil society. Confirmed keynote speakers include Peter Brabeck, former Chairman and CEO of Nestlé. … Continued
Meeting in Albania on September 24–25, 2025, the Academy’s leadership translated the energy of the Prague Centennial into a concrete agenda for the future. The board approved the Academy’s refreshed mission — “Advancing management for global good” — and vision — “Bridging Theory and Practice for Global Good.” Through education, research, and collaboration, the IAM … Continued
On November 21–23, 2024, the International Academy of Management returned to Prague — the city where it was founded in 1924 — to celebrate its Centennial. Hosted by the University of New York in Prague, the gathering brought together fellows and guests from around the world under the theme “A Century of Management Thought: Reflecting … Continued
The founding gathering of the IAM’s second century will take place on November 19–20, 2026 at ESE Business School in Santiago, Chile. The meeting will bring together our global fellowship with a carefully curated group of leaders from business, policy, and civil society. Confirmed keynote speakers include Peter Brabeck, former Chairman and CEO of Nestlé. … Continued
As the Academy enters its second century, the IAM is proud to welcome a distinguished cohort of new fellows whose work spans strategy, leadership, innovation, and the practice of management at the highest level: Ruth V. Aguilera — D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University Modupe Akinola — Columbia Business School Roberto Alvo — Chief Executive … Continued
Meeting in Albania on September 24–25, 2025, the Academy’s leadership translated the energy of the Prague Centennial into a concrete agenda for the future. The board approved the Academy’s refreshed mission — “Advancing management for global good” — and vision — “Bridging Theory and Practice for Global Good.” Through education, research, and collaboration, the IAM … Continued
On November 21–23, 2024, the International Academy of Management returned to Prague — the city where it was founded in 1924 — to celebrate its Centennial. Hosted by the University of New York in Prague, the gathering brought together fellows and guests from around the world under the theme “A Century of Management Thought: Reflecting … Continued
Santiago, Chile — November 19–20, 2026. The founding gathering of the IAM’s second century, hosted at ESE Business School.
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Thursday 19 November, 2026
ESE Business School, Santiago, Chile
Latin America
Dr. Vassolo is Full Professor of Strategic Management at IAE Business School, Universidad Austral (Argentina), and visiting professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He received his PhD in Strategic Management from Purdue University. His research focuses on strategy in high-uncertainty environments and how companies emerge stronger from industry downturns. He is co-author of Strategy … Continued
Europe
Dr. Ibarra is the Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Born in Cuba, she received her MA and PhD from Yale University and previously served on the faculties of Harvard Business School and INSEAD. A Fellow of the British Academy, she is a world authority on leadership and career transitions and … Continued
Europe
Mr. Vig Knudstorp is Chairman of the LEGO Group and Chairman of the Foundation and Supervisory Boards of IMD Business School. Born in Fredericia, Denmark, he holds a PhD in economics from Aarhus University, where he began his career as a researcher, and later worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. As Chief Executive … Continued