Gerda Gemser

Gerda Gemser is a distinguished academic in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. She currently holds the position of Full Professor and Chair of (Corporate) Entrepreneurship at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business and Economics.134

Academic Background

Professor Gemser received her PhD in Management from the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University in the Netherlands.3 Her academic journey includes visiting scholar positions at prestigious institutions such as The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the UBC Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.23

Career Progression

Throughout her career, Professor Gemser has held various academic positions:

• Full Professor of (Corporate) Entrepreneurship at the University of Melbourne (2020-present)3
• Research Professor of Business and Design at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (2012-2020)3
• Associate Professor of Product Innovation Management at Delft University of Technology (2008-2012)3
• Associate Professor of Strategy at the University of Groningen (2001-2008)3
• Assistant Professor positions at the University of Groningen and Erasmus University Rotterdam3

Research and Publications

Professor Gemser's research focuses on creativity, (corporate) entrepreneurship, and innovation.2 She has authored or co-authored over forty research articles published in leading academic journals, including:

• Academy of Management Journal
• Organization Science
• Organization Studies
• Journal of Management
• Long Range Planning
• Journal of Product Innovation Management2

She is also the co-author of two books:

1. "Strategic Design: Eight Essential Practices Every Strategic Designer Must Master" (2nd edition, 2016)
2. "Design Leadership Ignited: Elevating Design at Scale" (2022, Stanford University Press)2

Editorial Roles

Professor Gemser serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Product Innovation Management and as a Consulting Editor for the International Journal of Management Reviews.3

Industry Collaboration

Throughout her career, Professor Gemser has collaborated with government agencies, professional associations, and industry partners on various research projects investigating creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.23

Languages

Professor Gemser is proficient in multiple languages:

• Dutch (native or bilingual proficiency)
• English (full professional proficiency)
• Italian (professional working proficiency)3

Her extensive experience, research contributions, and industry collaborations have established Professor Gerda Gemser as a leading expert in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and design management.