Profile
Academic background, experience, and expertise
Christian Hendriksen
Associate Professor
About
I am a researcher and educator at Copenhagen Business School, where I study how organizations and institutions adopt and govern generative AI and other emerging technologies.
My research sits at the intersection of organizational theory, operations management, and technology studies. Current projects examine generative AI adoption, decision rights and control architectures, and the governance structures that enable responsible AI deployment.
As a member of the CBS AI Board, I contribute to institutional AI strategy and governance. I translate research into practice through teaching, executive education, and invited talks for companies, public organizations, and industry events. At CBS, I have been co-responsible for training programs on generative AI for both teachers and managers, and I remain deeply involved in these discussions going forward. I co-authored AI på arbejde, a practitioner handbook on AI governance. My media commentary on AI, technology, and the future of work has appeared in outlets including DR, Borsen, Berlingske, and Altinget.
Education
Dissertation: "Inside the Blue Box: Explaining Industry Influence in the International Maritime Organization." Research on corporate influence in global environmental regulation.
Specialized in the intersection of business strategy and global governance, with focus on regulatory environments and corporate political activity.
Interdisciplinary degree combining international business, economics, and political science.
Experience
Research on AI in organizations and generative AI governance, with institutional AI leadership at CBS. Member of the CBS AI Board. Co-responsible for training programs on generative AI for teachers and managers. Co-author of AI på arbejde. Regular invited speaker on responsible AI adoption and governance.
Research on AI in organizations and generative AI governance, plus teaching and educational innovation on AI at CBS. Co-responsible for training programs on generative AI for teachers and managers. Co-author of AI på arbejde. Teaching in organizational economics, qualitative methods, and research design. 17 master thesis supervisions, including one DJOF thesis prize winner.
Doctoral research on industry influence in international maritime regulation. Teaching at bachelor and master levels while developing expertise in global governance and environmental policy.
Research support on maritime business, shipping, and regulation. Co-authored reports on Arctic shipping and emission control areas.
Teaching Portfolio
Introduction to Generative AI
CBS-wide online course (2024-present). Co-designer and instructor covering responsible AI adoption in teaching, research, and work.
Advanced Mixed Methods
IBP Master (2023-present). Process-tracing methodologies and application in management research.
Organizational Economics
HD1 program (2020-present). Co-coordinator with responsibility for course development and examination.
Governing Risk in the World Economy
IBP Master (2022-present). Modules on sustainable shipping and AI governance.
Managerial Economics
HA MAT (2023-present). Economic foundations for business decision-making.
Master Thesis Supervision
17 supervisions since 2021, including one DJOF thesis prize winner (Lili Bolette Glad Bak, 2024).
Academic Service & Leadership
CBS AI Board Member - Contributing to institutional AI strategy, governance frameworks, and responsible AI adoption across the business school.
Invited Speaker - Regular talks on AI adoption and governance for companies, public organizations, professional associations, and industry events.
Reviewer for Journal of Supply Chain Management, Journal of Business Logistics, International Journal of Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, and Business & Politics.
Developer of CBS professional course: "Integrating AI into Course Design" (2023-2024). Speaker at CBS Library's "Students and Generative AI" talk series.
Awards & Recognition
CBS Nominee, DKUNI Education Award 2025
Nominated for excellence in teaching and educational innovation
Best Paper Nominee, Business and Politics 2022
For "Navigating norms and invisible rules" on maritime regulation