Michele Ac­ciaro

I am Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School, where my research examines how strategy and innovation can drive sustainable transformation. I focus on shipping and ports as empirical context for understanding global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and the energy transition. 

My work helps companies and policymakers design business models, governance approaches, and innovation pathways that reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and ensure resilient supply chains. By linking business strategy with sustainability transitions, I aim to generate insights that have direct relevance for industry and society. 

Previously, I directed the Hapag-Lloyd Center for Shipping and Global Logistics at KLU in Hamburg and held research positions in Norway and the Netherlands. I am an engaged academic citizen and a passionate teacher, and I contribute to international associations, serve on editorial boards, and mentor young scholars. My ambition is to bridge research and practice so that businesses become active drivers of change for a sustainable future.