How should a European business school position itself in a world shaped by AI and geopolitical fragmentation?

This week we sat down with Peter Møllgaard, President (Rektor) at Copenhagen Business School.

From his early career in economic research and public policy to leading one of Europe’s most international business schools, Peter reflects on how universities are evolving in an era of technological acceleration and political uncertainty. We explore whether business schools risk becoming irrelevant in an AI-driven economy, how small open economies like Denmark navigate global power shifts, and what universities must do to remain both competitive and responsible.

We talk about:

• The changing role of university leadership in a politicized and technologized world
• Economic power, tariffs, and fragmentation beyond the headlines
• CBS’s positioning as a European alternative to US-style MBA models
• The growing dominance of AI and STEM and what that means for business education
• Redesigning education in the age of generative AI
• Supporting international students in an increasingly complex global job market
• The responsibility of universities in climate and long-term policy debates

Many thanks to Peter for the thoughtful and forward-looking conversation.

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PS: Here is Peter’s Podcast Recommendation: https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/boss-class