HEC Paris, Doha is further strengthening its faculty and expanding its academic footprint in Qatar with the appointment of Professor Mohammadamin Yousefi as Assistant Professor of Organization Theory.
Professor Yousefi joins HEC Paris, Doha from the Netherlands, bringing expertise in strategy, entrepreneurship, and organization theory, alongside extensive international academic experience. His academic engagements include a visiting scholar position at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and guest lecturing at Amsterdam Business School. He holds a PhD in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and an MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
"Professor Yousefi brings valuable expertise in organization theory, strategy and entrepreneurship to HEC Paris, Doha," said Joshua Kobb, Chief Growth and Impact Officer. "His research and teaching experience will enrich our academic community in Doha and contribute to regional teaching and research, while offering valuable perspectives on the organizational and strategic dynamics shaping businesses and institutions across the GCC."
Professor Yousefi has also collaborated with teams across Accenture Netherlands, EY, and PwC, working with consultants, managers, and managing directors on initiatives focused on talent development, well-being in consulting, and "consulting for good." He has also worked with Coaching Ourselves on learning modules for senior managers, connecting his academic research with practical challenges facing organizations and leaders.
"Our faculty based in Doha play an important role in connecting the global academic mission of HEC Paris with the specific dynamics of the region," says Andrea Masini, Dean of Faculty and Research at HEC Paris. "Professor Yousefi brings valuable expertise in organization theory, strategy, and entrepreneurship, which will strengthen our research and teaching while contributing to meaningful academic exchange with our participants and corporate partners."
His research explores how organizations navigate unfamiliar and evolving conditions, focusing on the people, relationships, and decisions that shape organizational life when established approaches no longer provide clear answers. Drawing on immersive ethnographic fieldwork across diverse settings, including social entrepreneurship, nomadic communities, and women-led solidarity networks, his work looks beyond established frameworks to understand how organizations and individuals adapt, create strategies, and build relationships in complex environments.
"Organizations are complex human environments, and understanding how they really work requires us to look closely at the people within them, the decisions they make, and the realities they face every day," explained Professor Yousefi. "My research has taken me into vastly different organizational and social settings, and I bring that same spirit of observation and inquiry into the classroom. I want participants to go beyond applying established theories, to question what they see, consider different interpretations, and develop a deeper understanding of the organizational situations they encounter."
His teaching approach incorporates visual techniques designed to sharpen observation, encourage discussion, and challenge participants to consider different interpretations of workplace dynamics. His teaching experience spans strategic management, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, negotiation, and research methods.
At HEC Paris, Doha, Professor Yousefi will bring his research and teaching expertise to the academic and executive education community, offering participants new perspectives on organizational dynamics and strategic decision-making. His work is particularly relevant to organizations across Qatar and the wider GCC as they navigate transformation, new technologies, and evolving expectations of leadership. His appointment reflects HEC Paris, Doha's commitment to advancing human capacity in Qatar and beyond by connecting global expertise with regional priorities through academic excellence, research, and engagement with leaders and organizations.