This year at IMD has been one of transformation and growth, and I am deeply grateful for your trust, encouragement, and goodwill as I stepped into the role of President.
We live in a time of growing complexity and profound change. From new geopolitical tensions to urgent humanitarian and climate crises, to technology that is advancing ever faster, our collective resilience is being tested. Yet, these challenges also present opportunities.
“I feel deeply honored to lead a place like IMD, where leaders can come together to ask difficult questions, not settle for easy answers, and reflect and recharge so they return to their organizations able to confront these challenges with resilience and purpose.”
As we look to the future, we are motivated to broaden and deepen our collective impact as we work together to create a more prosperous, more sustainable, and more inclusive world.
Wishing you and your loved ones peace, happiness, and good health for 2025. May the year ahead bring renewal, inspiration, and opportunities to thrive.
Warm regards,
David Bach
President of IMD
Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy
