Stockholm School of Economics

The Center for Security and Resilience at the Stockholm School of Economics is seeking a visionary and dynamic Executive Director to lead the strategic development and operational excellence of this newly established interdisciplinary center.

As Executive Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the center. Your responsibilities will span across strategic planning, fundraising, donor relations, international outreach, and the coordination of visiting professorships. You will be instrumental in building and continuously improving the center’s academic and societal impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic vision and day-to-day operations
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage donor relations
• Develop and execute outreach and educational initiatives
• Coordinate international collaborations and visiting scholar programs
• Ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement

We are looking for a candidate who possesses:

• A strategic mindset with strong capabilities of fundraising and donor relations
• An understanding of academic institutions, particularly business schools
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with a commitment to quality and timeliness
• Exceptional capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• A PhD is meritorious

This is a unique opportunity to shape a center at the intersection of security and resilience. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for academic excellence and societal impact, we encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Martin Carlsson Wall, martin.carlsson-wall@hhs.se

Application deadline, June 30, 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

About the Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Through creativity and collaboration, the Stockholm School of Economics provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics, particularly those concerning sustainability, diversity and innovation.

Apart from delivering world class education within business and economics, SSE students are trained to be successful decision makers and leaders of the future. Our educational mission has over the years strengthened SSE students, and you can read more about it here.

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs. We strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process.