Hidden Champions

Hidden champions are defined as market leaders in niche markets. They represent the export-oriented SME sector in the D/A/CH region. Our research examines the characteristics of such companies and how they interact with their environment.

• Johann, M., Block, J., Benz, L. (in press). Financial performance of hidden champions: Evidence from German manufacturing firms. Small Business Economics.
  (article - open access)

• Benz, L., Block, J., & Johann, M.S. (in press). Hidden champions as a determinant of regional development: An analysis of German districts. Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftsgeographie.
  (article)

• Block, J., Lorenzen, S. (2021). Unternehmerfamilien als Eigentümer von Hidden Champions: Fit oder Misfit? In: EQUA Schriftenreihe Band 27, S. 334-354.
  (book)

• Block, J., Moritz, A., Benz, L., Johann, M. (2021). Hidden Champions in Rheinland-Pfalz: Identifikation, Erfolgsfaktoren, Herausforderungen. Studie des Forschungszentrums Mittelstand der Universität Trier. März 2021.
  (Link)

• Benz, L., Block., J., Johann, M. (2020). Börsennotierte Hidden Champions. zfo – Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation. 5: 291-295.
  (article, working paper version)

• Block, J. (2020). Der (unheimliche) Erfolg des Begriffs "Hidden Champion". zfo – Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation. 5: 311.
  (article, working paper version)