Tom Kirchmaier

Tom Kirchmaier is a prominent academic currently serving as a Professor MSO (with special responsibilities) at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he specializes in Governance, Risk, Regulation, and Compliance at the Centre for Corporate Governance. He has held this position since September 2017.13

Academic Background and Research Interests

Kirchmaier holds a Ph.D. in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he also completed his Master's degree. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of law and economics, with particular attention to policing, crime, anti-money laundering (AML), and organizational governance. He utilizes large datasets to empirically analyze these issues, contributing significantly to the understanding of managerial efficiency and the dynamics of corporate boards, including gender diversity.124

Professional Experience

In addition to his role at CBS, Kirchmaier is a Senior Visiting Fellow at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance, where he directs the Policing and Crime research group. His work involves collaboration with various UK police forces and organizations to improve policing practices through empirical analysis.24 Kirchmaier has also co-founded Alexandria-Media, focusing on AI and empirical methods to enhance organizational processes.2

Selected Publications

Kirchmaier has authored numerous influential papers and working studies that address topics such as:

• The effectiveness of police response times on crime detection.
• Gender diversity on corporate boards.
• The implications of organized crime on financial institutions.

His research contributions are recognized in various academic journals, reflecting his expertise in both governance and crime-related issues.15

Contact Information

For further inquiries or collaboration opportunities, Tom Kirchmaier can be reached via email at tk.ccg@cbs.dk or through his office at CBS.13