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Stefan Hen­nings­son

Professor

Subjects
Mergers and acquisitions IT Digitalisation

Primary research areas

IT and Tech Integration in Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestments

Explores how information systems integration impacts the success of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Focuses on strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and value realization through tailored IT strategies.

IT management for a digital age

Examines how organizations modernize and use comptemporary approaches to IT management, governance and architecture to foster IT organizations fit for a digital age.

The organizational underpinnings of AI-enabled firms

Working within financial services, the research examines the organizational underpinnings for moving towards AI-intensive knowledge services". In this engaged scholarship collaboration, the focus is on AI, financial services, and market leadership under uncertainty in the context of AI-intensive knowledge services development.

Virtual Reality and Customer Experience

Studies the integration of AR technologies in retail to enhance customer engagement and service delivery. Focuses on design principles and business value creation through immersive digital experiences in industries competing on non-utility experience.

Regulation, Digital Ecosystems and Information Infrastructures

Analyzes the design, governance and regulation of international digital infrastructures and ecosystems, including e-customs and trade platforms. Research includes blockchain applications for transparency and efficiency in global shipping.

Shaping digital transformation through strategic IT leadership

I explore how digital technologies transform organizations and industries, with a focus on strategic IT management, mergers and acquisitions, and AI-enabled services. My research helps companies navigate complex digital transitions, align IT with business strategy, and unlock value through innovation. 

Working closely Danish and international companies, I investigate how to create business value through digital technology. For example, how digital infrastructures and ecosystems such as blockchain and e-customs can enhance transparency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. I also study immersive technologies like AR and VR to improve customer experience in retail. 

My academic work contributes to leadership and strategy development in digital contexts, supporting organizations in becoming resilient, adaptive, and future-ready. I actively engage in collaborative research and academic citizenship to ensure that my work has real-world impact.