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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.