David Wang Appointed Senior Lecturer at StGallen IMT Business School

St. Gallen, Switzerland 01.09.2026

David Wang, entrepreneur, management consultant and Founder of OpenDeSci, has been appointed Senior Lecturer at StGallen IMT Business School, strengthening the connection between academia, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and innovation.

As part of the collaboration, Wang will contribute his experience across strategy, transformation, AI, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies, bringing practical perspectives from consulting, venture building and international business into the academic environment.

“The gap between academic knowledge and real-world application is becoming increasingly important, especially as AI transforms how companies, researchers and society work. I’m excited to contribute practical perspectives from entrepreneurship and technology while learning from the strong academic ecosystem around StGallen IMT.” - David Wang, Senior Lecturer at StGallen IMT Business School & Founder of OpenDeSci

The appointment also deepens the relationship between StGallen IMT Business School and OpenDeSci. Prof. Dr. Christian Abegglen, President of StGallen IMT Business School, serves as an advisor to OpenDeSci and as a research collaboration partner, supporting the venture’s ambition to make scientific knowledge more accessible and engaging through AI-powered technologies.

“David brings together entrepreneurial thinking, strategy and an international perspective on emerging technologies. Our collaboration creates an exciting bridge between management research and practical innovation, and we look forward to developing joint research and thought-leadership initiatives together.” Prof. Dr. Christian Abegglen, President, StGallen IMT Business School

The collaboration is expected to create opportunities across joint research, academic publications, thought leadership, executive education and knowledge exchange, connecting established management science with the rapidly evolving fields of AI, digital transformation and next-generation education.

Through the partnership, OpenDeSci and StGallen IMT Business School aim to explore how emerging technologies can make knowledge more accessible while translating academic insight into practical impact.