Omid Aschari

Omid Aschari is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the University of St. Gallen, specializing in leadership effectiveness and purpose-driven, strategy-led corporate transformation.

He serves as the Managing Director of the Master in Strategy and International Management (SIM-HSG) program, consistently ranked as the top program worldwide by the Financial Times since 2011.

In addition to his role in academia, Omid is the Founder and Chairman of ASG Strategy Group AG, a professional service firm focused on enhancing leadership capabilities within organizations.

His insights have garnered international recognition, with his work being featured in prestigious publications like Financial Times, The Independent, Le Monde, and The Guardian.

Omid is a sought-after public speaker, having delivered talks at various events including TEDxTalks, St.Gallen Symposium, and the World Economic Forum in Geneva.

He obtained an M.B.A. with high distinction from the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management in the U.S. and holds a Doctorate in management studies from the Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria.

Furthermore, Omid has attained multiple advanced certifications that complement his expertise as a leadership enabler and top executive coach.

He is actively engaged in several advisory boards and professional associations, including the DMB Advisory Board at NTU Singapore, the DDP Steering Board at INCAE Business School Costa Rica, and the SIM Global Community network.

Omid's commitment to education is evident through his involvement with the HSG Alumni Association and his recognition as a nominee for the "Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching" at the University of St. Gallen on two occasions.