Capgemini sponsors this award to recognize the highest quality research reflecting both academic excellence and practical impact, in the name of their colleague Alessandro di Fiore.

Known broadly as an entrepreneur and as the founder of the European Centre for Strategic Innovation, Alessandro’s legacy as an educator and scholar deserves equal representation.

Alessandro served as a senior faculty of the Blue Ocean Institute, spoke at global conferences, served as a member of the Harvard Business Review worldwide editorial board, and published numerous scholarly articles.

His ability to lead as both a scholar and professional made Alessandro’s career remarkable. He existed at the intersection of academia and industry. Thinkers50 recognized him in their Radar class of 30 global thinkers most likely to influence the future of management and organizations.

Alessandro passed away in the summer of 2021, but his works, influences, and legacy will continue to reverberate throughout business and academic communities.