Executive Committee
Chair
Fleur Deken
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Role Description
The Chair shall serve as the chief executive officer for the Interest Group and be responsible for the conduct of the interest group’s activities in a manner that will assure the accomplishment of the Interest Group’s objectives, subject to (a) the Constitution, Bylaws and professional division policies of the Academy of Management, (b) the Constitution and Bylaws of the Interest Group, (c) the concurrence of the Steering Committee in matters of policy. S/he should chair all steering committee meetings and chair all Interest Group meetings (the Chair has the discretion to delegate this responsibility to the Chair–Elect). The Chair should also present a report on the status and progress of the Interest Group at its annual business meeting, and will automatically become Immediate Past Chair after completing one year of office.
Chair-Elect
Matthias Wenzel
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Role Description
The Chair-Elect shall succeed the current Interest Group Chair at the termination of the Chair’s year in office, act for the Chair in case of the Chair’s absence or disability, and perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chair or the Bylaws.
Outgoing Chair
Eric Knight
Macquarie University
Role Description
The Outgoing Chair shall serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee, conduct the elections, and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chair or the Bylaws.
Program Chair
Krista Pettit
Ivey Business School
Role Description
The Program Chair shall act as Program Chair for the Annual Meeting according to the procedures outlined by the Academy of Management program process and assisted by a Program Committee appointed by and reporting to the Program Chair. S/he should also encourage symposia and other program events that involve development of group members, and collaboration with other Divisions, international scholars and practitioners. The Program Chair automatically succeeds to the position of Chair-elect and performs other duties as may be assigned by the Chair or the Bylaws, or by the Program Chair of the Academy of Management.
PDW Chair
Martin Friesl
Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg
Role Description
The PDW Chair shall:
- Arrange and administer annual workshops to be held immediately after or before the annual meeting according to Interest Group and Academy of Management procedures assisted by a PDW Committee appointed by and reporting to the PDW Chair, if possible
- Encourage program activities that involve development of Interest Group members and collaboration with other Divisions, international scholars, and practitioners. The emphasis in the development of the PDW program is on presenting high quality activities that are aimed at both professional development and the creation of networking opportunities. This may be combined with collaboration with other Divisions and international scholars/practitioners
- Report to and co-ordinate with the Interest Group Program Chair
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair, the Interest Group Program Chair or the Academy of Management PDW Chair or Program Chair.
Membership Chair
Lorenzo Skade
European University Viadrina
Role Description
The Membership Chair shall:
- Be responsible for the Interest Group’s membership communications, including the Newsletter
- Be jointly responsible with the Chair for membership liaison and campaigns
- Coordinate with the Chair the membership and recruitment activities of Representatives–at-Large
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chair or the Bylaws.
Secretary
Benjamin Grossmann-Hensel
University of Zurich
Role Description
The Secretary shall:
- Take minutes of the Interest Group meetings and Executive Committee meetings and report these minutes to Interest Group members
- Be responsible for maintenance of Interest Group files and records
- Be responsible for the Interest Group’s web-presence and listserv, in collaboration with others as designated
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chair or the Bylaws.
Treasurer
Mustafa Kavas
Sheffield University
Role Description
The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintenance of all Interest Group financial records in co-ordination with Academy of Management Financial staff. In addition to the Interest Group Chair, be eligible to approve and to sign for disbursement of Interest Group funds. S/he also provides a report of Interest Group finances for the steering committee meetings and the annual meeting of the group, and performs other duties as assigned by the Chair or the Bylaws.
Representatives-at-Large
Role Description
Representatives-at-large are elected to represent members and support the Executive Officers in their roles.
Kathrin Sele
Aalto University
Carola Wolf
University of Liverpool
Fannie Couture
HEC Montreal
Susan Hilbolling
Aarhus University
Data Analytics Officer
Stefanie Habersang
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Role Description
1. Create, maintain, and archive various SAP-related datasets, including: - Aggregate current membership overviews for the Business Meeting. - Individual-level past and current membership overviews for trend analyses. - Academy Annual Meeting program and participant information for program design and thematic analysis - Ad hoc analysis as required for the SAP strategy 2. Manage the SAP Dropbox - Ensure relevant files are saved and up-to-date - Provide access to new officers 3. Work with SAP Officers and volunteers to ensure SAP activities are GDPR-compliant