IMD Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business Alfredo De Massis has been named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 List by Clarivate, a provider of global transformative intelligence.
Through their Highly Cited Researchers™ program, the panel of experts identifies and celebrates research scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant academic contributions.
Selected researchers have published multiple Highly Cited Papers, ranked in the top 1% for citations over the past decade, highlighting considerable impact in their field.
“Being included once again on the Highly Cited Researchers list is both an honor and a reflection of the collaborative nature of research,” said De Massis. “It reinforces my commitment to advancing knowledge in my field, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute as an engaged scholar to the ongoing dialogue on how business organizations, and particularly family enterprises, can foster innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact across generations.”
De Massis is an award-winning expert in the management and governance of family enterprises. His research examines the key factors that contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of these businesses across generations. He explores how family business leaders balance economic and non-economic goals while managing the paradox between tradition and innovation.
In the last five years, De Massis has been consistently recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers List, reaffirming his remarkable influence in the field of family business.