Bernard Calisti

Markets and Innovation

B. Calisti is developing a unique combination of operational competencies and academic knowledge. He has been working for more than 30 years in supporting and leading teams in the industrial sector. As a scholar, he is specializing in High-Tech Entrepreneurship, Innovation Marketing and Management of Technology. Teacher, Manager and Entrepreneur he has also over 15 years of experience in advising leaders and managers on development and growth.

EDUCATION

After receiving his Master of Science in Management (EUROMED) and DEA degree in Epistemology , his education was completed with pedagogical and business certificates such as PERFECAD and CESA-HEC.

• DESCAF / ESC ( EUROMED / 1981)
• DEA Major Epistemology (Université Aix – Marseille / 1982)
• Master of Science (Université Aix- Marseille / 1981)
• Bachelor of Science (Université Aix Marseille / 1978 - 1980)
• CESA (HEC / 1991)
• Pedagogy Certificate for the training of lecturers.

EXPERIENCE

1- As a Teacher

Since 2000 EMLYON Professor Specialities: Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Corporate Management / Management of Technology.

1992 – 2000 Lecturer EMLYON

Strategy, Innovation and industrial marketing

1985 – 1992 Lecturer

Public and private institutions at University level in France and abroad (Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Ecole des Mines de Paris, Université Bauman (Moscow), Ecole Polytechnique Wroclaw (Poland), Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne (Switzerland), mainly)

2- As a manager

Since 1997 Entrepreneur and company President: Group of SMEs , among them :

Ardèje corp. Valence, Venture supported by Oseo governmental institution, Eurêka labellized at European level. Digital printing Technologies

• Dracula Technologies. Organic solar panels. Innovation Award 2012.
• From 1987 to 1996 IMAJE group
• Industrial marking systems
• International Vice-president: marketing and sales
• Operational Manager of the international Division (150 personnes, 20 nationalities)
• Member of the Board of 12 subsidiaries (among them: Japan, Korea, USA, Germany, Mexico). Covering the 5 continents: > 1500 people, 250 Million € Turnover.
• 1983-1987 : Wikes group (US)– Cristalleries de Vallérysthal. Sales Director
• 1981-1982 : NESTLE Group (Vevey – Switzerland). International Marketing Division. Junior Product Manager

EXPERTISE

Fostering companies’ performance and high growth by managing disruptive innovation projects.

COURSES TAUGHT

• International Strategies of SMEs and new ventures (Masters level)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurial Marketing (MBA level)
• Marketing (Executive level)
• Corporate communication and strategy (MBA level)
• Growth and crisis in new ventures (Graduate Level)
• Industrial Marketing (Masters level)
• Hyper growth and Performance (MBA level)
• Disruption strategies (Masters level)

RESEARCH INTEREST

Frame : A vision of performance associating technological innovation and managerial innovating practices.

• General field: Management of Technology.

• Central research topic: Disruptive Business Models (Outliers).

• Issues: Oustanding performances and hyper-growth of disruptive companies.

Other interests:

• In the field of corporate management, entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial behavior and tools.
• Strategic communication.

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS (2)

‑ Calisti, Bernard, Karolewicz, Francis. 2005. RH et développement durable.: Les Editions d’Organisation 239 P.

‑ Calisti, Bernard, Karolewicz, Francis. 2005. RH et développement durable : une autre vision de la performance. Paris: Editions d'Organisation 239 p. BOOK CHAPTERS (5) ‑ CESTRE, Ghislaine, Azimont, Frank, , BATTEZZATI, Luigi, , Calisti, Bernard, , COVA, Bernard, , Salle, Robert. 2012. Marketing and Purchasing Management., Essentials of Logistics and Management. 3rd Ed.. : EPFL Press

‑ Calisti, Bernard, Salle, Robert. 2009. l' amorçage d'activité., Entrepreneuriat. : Pearson Education, 163-186 P.

‑ CESTRE, Ghislaine, Azimont, Frank, , BATTEZZATI, Luigi, , Calisti, Bernard, , COVA, Bernard, , Salle, Robert. 2007. Marketing & purchasing management., Essentials of logistics and management - Ed. 2007. : EPFL Press, 207-229 P.

‑ Calisti, Bernard. 2006. Les formes d'innovation en PME., Le guide permanent du développeur économique. : Territorial Editions

‑ CESTRE, Ghislaine, Azimont, Frank, , Calisti, Bernard, , COVA, Bernard, , Salle, Robert. 2002. Marketing and Purchasing Management., Essentials of Logistics and Management - Ed. 2002. : EPFL Press, 198-222 P.

CONFERENCES (2)

‑ Calisti, Bernard, TUCCI, Christopher, , Wieser, Philippe. 2014. Outliers an Russian Dolls.

‑ PACE, Stefano, Calisti, Bernard, , COVA, Bernard, , Salle, Robert. 2004. Social acceptability in small scale projects: Insights from two construction projects., 28 P.

PRESS ARTICLES (3)

‑ Calisti, Bernard. 2014. Avis d'expert.Eco des Pays de Savoie,

‑ Calisti, Bernard. 2014. Entreprises de services: les bonnes pratiques pour une offre innovante.Themavision,

‑ CHEVALLET, Bruno, Calisti, Bernard, , ROMEDENNE, Luc. 2014. L' innovation par les services, priorité pour toutes les PME-PMI.Eco des Pays de Savoie,