Anita McGahan in conversation with Michael Leiblein
January 26, 2026
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Michael Leiblein
Professor, The Ohio State University
Michael Leiblein is a professor at Ohio State University with expertise in competitive strategy, organization, and innovation. His research describes the resource allocation & organizational strategies firms can use to improve innovation activity and economic performance. He has published...
Michael Leiblein is a professor at Ohio State University with expertise in competitive strategy, organization, and innovation. His research describes the resource allocation & organizational strategies firms can use to improve innovation activity and economic performance. He has published over two dozen papers in the Financial Times' Top 50 academic outlets, offered over fifty invited seminars at leading international universities, received several international research awards, and been awarded external funding from agencies including the National Science Foundation. Professor Leiblein is a founding co-editor of the Strategic Management Review and Chair of the AoM's Strategic Management division (5,800+ members). He currently serves on the editorial and advisory boards of leading journals. His expertise is in competitive advantage, timing advantages, market entry, and outsourcing.