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Howard Yu

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LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD Business School
📍 Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Dr. Howard H. Yu is the LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD Business School, where he directs the Center for Future Readiness. A Harvard-educated, award-winning thought leader, he specializes in helping global companies navigate disruption and achieve sustainable growth. People who have worked with him describe his presentations as powerful and thought-provoking.

Originally from Hong Kong and now residing in Switzerland, Howard has expressed a passion for creating community experiences like running food fairs, flea markets, and hosting meetups. He has an interest in interior design and enjoys listening to lounge and electronic music. He is also a fan of animated films and classic sitcoms.

Unique Fact: He holds the official title of LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation
Location
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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Future Readiness
As Director of IMD's Center for Future Readiness, this is the central theme of his research, executive programs, and publications.
Corporate Transformation
His social media feed and articles consistently focus on why some large companies successfully adapt to industry shifts while others fail.
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Career

Work history

2-2018
LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation
IMD Business School
10-2011 - 2-2018
Professor of Strategic Management and Innovation
IMD Business School
Management Associate
Citi
Graduate Management Trainee
Standard Chartered Bank
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Education
2006 - 2011
Doctorate in Business Administration
Harvard Business School
1998 - 2001
BBA
The University of Hong Kong
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