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Recognized Experts
Researchers from various disciplines work at the IBES, bringing with them a wide range of expertise from different fields. They excel in research and practice oriented teaching.
The scholars are available for research and interview requests. Below you will find a list of IBES staff members with trending topics they would address.
Business Ethics
| Dr. Nils Kruse |
 Senior ResearcherHead of the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy |
Dr. Nils Kruse Specialised in business ethics issues in national and international contexts, corporate and human rights, corporate political responsibility, corporate governance (corporate management) and risk managementTel.: +43 690 40 476-091 |
| Dr. Nils Kruse |
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| Senior Researcher
Head of the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy |
| Spezialisiert auf strategisches Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement (insb. in KMU), nachhaltigkeitsorientierte Innovation, Aufbau von strategischen Veränderungskompetenzen für Nachhaltigkeit, organisationaler Wandel und Nachhaltigkeit
Tel.: +43 1 476 77-5819 |
Sustainability Management
 Academic expert |
Dr. Katharina de Melo Specialises in Business impact on society and the environment, responsible / sustainable innovation, business partnerships for sustainable developmentTel.: +43 690 40 476 157 |
| Dr. Katharina Jarmai |
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| Academic expert |
| Specialises in Business impact on society and the environment, responsible / sustainable innovation, business partnerships for sustainable development
Tel.: +43 690 40 476 157 |
 Academic Head, Head of Competence Team
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Dr. Daniela Ortiz Avram
Specialises in strategic sustainability management (especially in SMEs), sustainability-oriented innovation, building dynamic capabilities for sustainability, organizational change and sustainability Tel.: +43 1 476 77-5819 |
| Dr. Daniela Ortiz Avram |
Academic Head, Head of Competence Team |
| Specialises in strategic sustainability management (especially in SMEs), sustainability-oriented innovation, building dynamic capabilities for sustainability, organizational change and sustainability
Tel.: +43 1 476 77-5819 |
Press releases
Reporting on research at IBES
The importance of supplying Russia with Gucci handbags is debatable
der Standard (AT), June 14, 2022: Interview with Prof. Thomas Beschorner and Prof. Markus Scholz about foreign companies in Russia. Available at: derstandard.at
Profits from hardship
WDR5 Politikum (DE) Talk, March 30, 2022: Pharmaceutical companies are well regarded in the pandemic. But in the long run, exorbitant profits could undermine the companies’ credibility, says business ethicist Markus Scholz. After all, companies also bear political responsibility for the distribution of vaccines. Available at: fh-wien.ac.at (in German)
Corporate responsibility: Get out of Russia. Now.
Vaccine Initiative Cepi: Prevent the next epidemic
taz.de (DE), March 11, 2022: The vaccine initiative Cepi wants to raise more than three billion euros. It relies on mRNA technology and the biotech company Moderna. Available at: taz.de (in German)
Companies in the area of tension between sporting events and ethical issues
The dangerous political involvement of companies in the event of war
WirtschaftsWoche (DE), March 3, 2022: Tesla founder Elon Musk supports Ukraine with his satellite internet. By doing so, he is acting politically. Morally, that may be right. But his actions are not legitimate. It is also extremely dangerous. The article is available at: wiwo.de (in German)
Good face to bad games?
derstandard.at (AT), March 2, 2022: The Winter Olympics in Beijing will be followed by the 2022 World Cup in Doha. Once again, human rights are at stake. Is the red card for Qatar and its ilk in order? Business ethicist Markus Scholz says: Yes. Available at: derstandard.at (in German)
Talk in threesome: Transformation only happens with companies
CorporAID magazin (AT), December 16, 2021: Marcus Handl from Kapsch TrafficCom, Maria Seifert-Gasteiger from weXelerate and Markus Scholz from the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy at FHWien of WKW discuss business solutions for overcoming global challenges and the increasing need for innovation and cooperation. Available at: corporaid.at
Best of University of Applied Sciences
When businesses are political
What is sustainability?
Augustin (AT), October 19, 2021: Maria Riegler and Wolfgang Damoser have explained the term “sustainability” in the column “A question for…” of the Viennese street newspaper Augustin. In the spirit of barrier-free communication, the text is deliberately written in simple language. Available here. (in German)
Sustainability - What Does it Actually Mean
WirtschaftsWoche (DE), September 13, 2021: Mainz-based vaccine maker Biontech is raising prices for its Corona doses, securing a dream return on investment. The company remains silent. And the EU accepts this of necessity – for three reasons. FH-Prof. Markus Scholz comments on the development. Available at: wiwo.de (in German)
Leadersnet (AT), July 21, 2021: Article about the Sustainability Centres Community Workshop 2021, which was organized by the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy (IBES) at FHWien der WKW in cooperation with the Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility (STaR) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS), available at: leadersnet.at (in German)
Who Makes the Sting?
Wirtschaftszeit (AT), July 21, 2021: Article about the Sustainability Centres Community Workshop 2021, which was organized by the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy (IBES) at FHWien der WKW in cooperation with the Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility (STaR) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS), available at: ooe.wirtschaftszeit.at (in German)
Press photos
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Dr. Nils Kruse Head of Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy |
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Dr.in Katharina Jarmai
Senior Researcher |
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Dr.in Daniela Ortiz Avram
Teaching Coordinator PRME Coordinator Senior Researcher |
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Maria Riegler, MSc
Research Associate PhD Candidate |