Monarch Switzerland
Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies
Monarch Switzerland is a Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies and Business School dedicated to doctoral, post-doctoral, and advanced executive education. Rooted in the Swiss academic tradition, Monarch provides a high-level environment where experienced professionals explore management, leadership, ethics, and organizational behaviour through applied and theoretical research.
As a Swiss Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Monarch supports scholars and senior professionals pursuing advanced inquiry, intellectual independence, and practice-oriented research. The programs emphasize rigorous methodology, ethical reflection, responsible leadership, and the integration of academic insight with real-world managerial practice. Monarch’s research culture aligns with international standards of responsible management as promoted by the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Monarch’s academic ecosystem combines academic depth with flexible delivery, enabling working professionals to complete doctoral and post-doctoral degrees while remaining fully connected to a global scholarly network. The theoretical research pathways include the Doctor of Philosophy, the Doctor of Social Science, the Doctor of Literature, and the Master of Philosophy with the Licentiate in Research. Monarch Switzerland also offers applied professional doctorates, including the Doctor of Business Administration, the Doctor of Leadership, and the Doctor of Professional Studies, supported by executive-level programs such as the Doctor of Management and the Executive Master of Business Administration. Together, these pathways strengthen managerial capability, leadership competence, and the integration of research-informed practice across organizational settings.
Research At Monarch
Research at Monarch forms the foundation of the School’s identity as a Swiss Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies. Grounded in both applied and theoretical inquiry, Monarch’s research culture seeks to illuminate the human dimensions of leadership, ethics, sustainability, organizational behaviour, and managerial decision making. Candidates are encouraged to pursue disciplined inquiry that connects scholarly reflection with practical, ethical, and social relevance.
With faculty and research candidates drawn from a truly global community, Monarch sustains a vibrant environment for doctoral and post-doctoral investigation across all domains of management. Particular depth is maintained in leadership, ethics, sustainability, organizational change, innovation, and governance. Through the Monarch Research Journal, Research Database, Research Conference Series, and the Monarch Research Paper Series (MRPS), the institute fosters a dynamic academic dialogue dedicated to responsible management thinking and evidence-informed professional practice.
Monarch Switzerland maintains an active scholarly community where doctoral and post-doctoral research intersects with professional practice and global management trends. The Institutional News & Thought Leadership section highlights key developments across the School, including new research publications, doctoral milestones, faculty achievements, program innovations, and contributions to international academic dialogue. This evolving collection of articles reflects Monarch’s commitment to advancing evidence-informed management study and responsible leadership. Through updates on research activities, collaborative initiatives, academic conferences, and doctoral accomplishments, the section provides a window into the intellectual life of the Institute and the impact of its global research community.
Selected Doctoral & Post-Doctoral Researcher Profiles
The individuals featured in this section represent Monarch Switzerland’s doctoral and post-doctoral candidates who are actively engaged in advancing applied and theoretical inquiry across the fields of management, leadership, ethics, sustainability, and organizational behaviour. Drawn from diverse professional backgrounds and geographic regions, these candidates bring lived experience, managerial insight, and intellectual curiosity to their scholarly work. Their profiles illustrate the depth and maturity of candidate research within the Institute, highlighting emerging contributions rooted in responsible leadership, qualitative and applied methodologies, and evidence-informed management practice. Together, they reflect Monarch’s core commitment to developing thoughtful, reflective, and ethically grounded researchers prepared to contribute meaningfully to organizational and societal advancement.
Karthikeyan Chidambaram
Exec. Director – Roche USA
Colorado State, USA
He has 25 years high-end expertise in conduct and interpretation of data analysis in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry with strategic analytics in commercial and development settings. Read More…
Janine Zitianellis
Consultant – USA
University of Austin, USA
Ms. Janine Zitianellis is a PhD Candidate in Data Science. Janine holds a master’s degree in data analytics and operations management from Arden University Read More…
Kim Green
Director-Qatar Academy
Bath University, UK
She is the Director of the Qatar Academy Sidra with 25 years leadership and teaching experience in the USA, Qatar, Laos and New Zealand. Read More…
Werner Vermeulen
Analyst – Quant Connect SA
MSc WorldQuant, SA
He is an experienced senior level Financial Engineer within the international asset management industry, with a demonstrated history of research, collaboration to ensure effective outcomes. Read More…
Cate Valentine
Consultant – Brussels
University of South Africa
He has 25 years high-end expertise in conduct and interpretation of data analysis in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry with strategic analytics in commercial and development settings. Read More…
Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana
Director- Gates Foundation
University of Ouagadougou
Dr. Zoungrana is a health sociologist and program management specialist with two decades of leadership managing family planning; reproductive health; maternal, newborn and child health programs. Read More…
Dr. Emile Kemayou
Officer-African Dev. Bank
Yaounde University
Dr. Kemayou is the Chief Fragility Officer at the African Development Bank supporting sustainable economic development and social progress while contributing to poverty reduction. Read More…
Marlene Gonzalez
Consultant
IESA Business School
She leads client-related initiatives emphasizing executive coaching and accelerating leadership development solutions with experience at McDonald’s Corp. Read More…
