Associate Professor of Management
- PhD, University of Cambridge
- MPhil, University of Cambridge
Carsten Zimmermann is an associate professor of management at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business, where he teaches strategic management, management consulting, digitization and global innovation courses. He is interested in questions that relate to the role of resources, ambidextrous practices and capabilities in strategic management and operations management. Recently, his work has been published in the Accounting Review, the Journal of Operations Management, Nature Cancer and Nature Protocols.
Building on his management consulting experience, Professor Zimmerman has helped to establish and grow dedicated executive education workshops, industry panels and tailored executive seminars. Over the past years, he has been involved in executive education for various organizations in diverse industries and across multiple business functions. Zimmerman was also a visiting associate professor at Dartmouth College (Tuck).
Areas of Expertise
Strategic management, technology and innovation management, strategic operations management
Awards
- University Professor, 2018
- Professor of Impact Award (MSEL), 2016
- Junior Faculty Research Award, 2014
- Steber Fellowship, 2013
- Outstanding Professor Award (MBA), 2013
- Professor of Impact Award (MBA), 2010
- Professor of Impact Award (MBA), 2009