Yves Doz

Yves Doz is one of the world’s leading authorities on global strategy, innovation and multinational management. Best known for his pioneering work on how international companies adapt and compete in rapidly changing markets, Yves has spent decades shaping the way organisations think about leadership, transformation and strategic agility. As the Chaired Professor of Strategic Management at INSEAD, he has advised senior executives and global corporations on navigating disruption, managing innovation and building competitive advantage across international markets. His research into globalisation and knowledge-based competition has made him a highly respected voice among business leaders, academics and policymakers, which is why he is consistently hired as a keynote speaker for leadership conferences, corporate summits and international business events.

Yves graduated from the HEC Paris programme in Economics and Management before continuing his studies at Harvard Business School, where he earned a Doctor of Business Administration in Strategic Management Process and received a prestigious Ford Foundation Doctoral Fellowship. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School before joining INSEAD as Professor of Strategic Management. During his career, he also served as Visiting Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Alongside his teaching roles, Yves developed influential frameworks on multinational strategy and global innovation that transformed executive thinking on international business operations.

Yves is also an accomplished author whose books have become essential reading for executives and business strategists. His publications include ‘Strategic Management in Multinational Companies’, ‘From Global to Metanational: How Companies Win in the Knowledge Economy’, ‘Managing Global Innovation: Frameworks for Integrating Capabilities around the World’ and ‘Ringtone: Exploring the Rise and Fall of Nokia in Mobile Phones’. Through these works, Yves examines innovation, leadership and the strategic challenges facing global businesses in an increasingly connected world. His academic authority, real-world business insight, and engaging delivery make him an exceptional keynote speaker for organisations seeking informed perspectives on strategy, innovation, and global leadership.

Yves has received widespread recognition for his contributions to management thinking and international strategy. He was awarded the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Academy of Management, recognising his lasting impact on the field of strategic management. Earlier in his career, he also received the AT Kearney Academy of Management Award. His expertise has made him a sought after commentator on innovation, global competitiveness and corporate transformation, with his research frequently referenced in leading business publications and executive education programmes worldwide. Event organisers value Yves for his ability to translate complex strategic concepts into engaging, practical insights that resonate with senior leadership audiences.

Here are some of the key milestones that define Yves Doz’s remarkable career in customer service and experience:

  • 2017 – Published ‘Ringtone: Exploring the Rise and Fall of Nokia in Mobile Phones’
  • 2012 – Published ‘Managing Global Innovations’ (published as Managing Global Innovation: Frameworks for Integrating Capabilities around the World’
  • 2003 – Received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Academy of Management
  • 2001 – Published ‘From Global to Metanational: How Companies Win in the Knowledge Economy’
  • 1995 – Visiting Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • 1986 – Professor at INSEAD
  • 1986 – Published ‘Strategic Management in Multinational Companies’
  • 1977 – AT Kearney Academy of Management Award
  • 1976 – Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School
  • 1973 – Received a Ford Foundation Doctoral Fellowship