Jochen Schweitzer is an Associate Professor of Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School and the Director of UTS's Executive MBA. Recently, he co-founded the UTS Innovation & Entrepreneurship Collaborative (IEC) with Martin Bliemel to unite 30 UTS researchers interested in evidence-based innovation policy and productivity improvements. 

Before becoming an academic, Jochen worked as a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers' Strategy practice, advising private and government organisations on various issues, such as growing corporate innovation capabilities and developing strategic innovation performance. He received his PhD in Strategic Management from UTS.

Jochen's research interests lie at the intersection of entrepreneurship, design, innovation, and strategy. His work has been published in top-tier academic journals, including the Journal of Product Innovation Management and Long Range Planning, and has been widely cited. He has also received numerous awards, such as the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management.

Apart from his academic pursuits, Jochen is an active member of the entrepreneurship community and has mentored and advised numerous startups. He is also a sought-after speaker and consultant on strategy and innovation. His passion for teaching has earned him multiple teaching awards and nominations, including the Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award at UTS. He has taught a range of courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and delivered executive training and enterprise learning.

With his expertise, Jochen is a highly respected academic and researcher who has made significant contributions to the field. His dedication to mentoring the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs and his involvement in the entrepreneurship community make him a valuable asset to the business and broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.