Howard Yu — CEO
Dr. Howard H. Yu is the LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD Business School in Switzerland and a recipient of the Thinkers50 Strategy Award. A globally recognized thought leader, he helps companies navigate disruption and achieve sustainable growth. As Director of IMD’s Future Readiness Center, Prof. Yu works closely with leading organizations—including ABB, Bosch, the LEGO Group, Novo Nordisk, and Booking.com—designing executive programs that sharpen strategy, accelerate innovation, and strengthen leadership amid constant change. He is the author of the award-winning book LEAP: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can Be Copied, a practical guide to staying ahead in fast-moving industries. A frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, Dr. Yu also appears regularly on Bloomberg, the BBC, and CNBC, sharing insights on building resilient, future-ready organizations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a thought leader in Management and Innovation, specializing in executive education and strategic consulting.
Location: Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Experience: 18 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Management
- Innovation Management
- Strategic Management
Career Highlights
- LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD Business School.
- Recipient of the Thinkers50 Strategy Award.
- Author of the award-winning book LEAP.
Work Experience
IMD Business School
LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation (8 yrs 1 mo)
Professor of Strategic Management and Innovation (6 yrs 4 mos)
Citi
Management Associate (2 yrs)
Standard Chartered Bank
Graduate Management Trainee (2 yrs)
Education
Doctorate in Business Administration at Harvard Business School
BBA at The University of Hong Kong
