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Professor Johanna Mair appointed as Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute

Lead Author
Perrett Laver
Published
15 Sep 2025
Industry
Higher Education
Location
Italy

European University Institute appoints Professor Johanna Mair as Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance

Professor Mair is a leading expert and recognised social scientist whose research explores how organisations address complex societal challenges and drive social innovation. She holds a PhD in Management from INSEAD and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS. Currently, she is Professor of Organisation, Strategy and Leadership at the Hertie School in Berlin and Co-Director of the Global Innovation for Impact Lab at Stanford University. Her award-winning scholarship, published in leading journals has challenged established paradigms and advanced our understanding of ‘organising for society’ to address issues such as inequality, poverty and democracy.

I’m eager to join an extraordinary community of colleagues, students and fellows, all committed to tackling Europe’s most pressing challenges. Leading the STG means engaging in meaningful work that bridges research and practice, and helping to shape the next generation of leaders dedicated to Europe’s future.

Professor Johanna Mair

European University Institute

Director, Florence School of Translational Governance

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