Prof. Dr. Stefan Gold

Academic Career and Research Areas

My research in the field of sustainability management is interdisciplinary and focuses on the social dimension of sustainability. In particular, it addresses the question of how sustainability transformation should be shaped and implemented in economy and society. My research focuses on modern slavery and decent work, sustainability diffusion, circular economy, sustainable supply chain management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability in humanitarian aid.

Since 2025 Prof. Stefan Gold has been Chair of Sustainability Management at TUMCS. He was previously Professor of Corporate Sustainability at the University of Kassel (2017-2025) and Assistant Professor at the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICCSR) at the University of Nottingham (UK) (2014-2016). After completing his PhD at the University of Kassel in 2011, he was a Postdoc at the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland). He studied International Business and Cultural Studies at the University of Passau (1997-2003).

Awards

• Ranked 48th/50th in Germany in the 2025/2024 edition of research.com's ranking of the best scientists in business and management (2025/2024)
• Inclusion in the World’s Top 2% Scientists List (2024/2023)
• Winner paper of the Financial Times (FT) Responsible Business Education Award in the category “Academic research with real-world impact” (2023)
• Finalist in VHB (German Academic Association of Business Research) Best Paper Award (2022)
• Best Paper Award Finalist, AOM (Academy of Management), Social Issues in Management Division (2021)