Shaping Democracy Responsibly: Prof. Georg Wernicke’s Insights on Business Leadership

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Georg Wernicke to the Business Talk podcast today. Prof. Georg Wernicke is an expert in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on how CEO values and public opinion influence corporate behavior and reputation. His research delves into key issues such as CEO compensation, corporate misconduct, and the impact of prosocial practices. His work has been published in leading journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal, and has earned numerous prestigious awards. Currently, Prof. Wernicke is the Dieter Schwarz Foundation Chaired Associate Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris, where he teaches Strategic Management and continues to make significant contributions to research in CSR and corporate governance. Prof. Wernicke holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Mannheim and degrees from University College London and Humboldt University of Berlin. His Ph.D. dissertation won the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation Best Dissertation Award. Before his current role at HEC Paris, he served as an Assistant Professor in Corporate Governance at Copenhagen Business School and held visiting scholar positions at institutions such as NYU Stern School of Business, University of Antwerp, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, and INSEAD. In 2023, Prof. Wernicke was awarded the BnP Paribas Vernimmen Teaching Prize at HEC Paris, recognizing his outstanding teaching and commitment to delivering impactful learning experiences. In this episode, Prof. Wernicke shares valuable insights from his recent research, "How Business Leaders Can Shape Democracy Responsibly", published in the Journal of Business Ethics in 2024. Please join me in welcoming Prof. Georg Wernicke to the podcast. We look forward to gaining valuable insights from his expertise on the intersection of business leadership and democracy. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Prof. Georg Wernicke has granted permission to share insights from his research, "How Business Leaders Can Shape Democracy Responsibly" on Business Talk Podcast Channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.