Claudia Loebbecke

Claudia Loebbecke is a Chaired Professor of Media and Technology Management at the University of Cologne since 2000. She also holds a Distinguished Professorship at Woxsen University in India since 2023. Her career spans academic leadership roles including President of the Association of Information Systems (2005-2006), Founding Scientific Director of the Grimme Research College, and advisory positions at institutions like WIK Consult and the Federal Network Agency.

Education

• PhD in Business Administration (summa cum laude), University of Cologne (1995)
• MBA, Indiana University (1991) - Fulbright & DAAD Scholar
• Master in Business Administration (Diplom-Kauffrau), University of Cologne (1990)

Research Focus

Her research examines digital business models, management of digital/creative goods, and AI's impact on business strategy. She explores how digitization and big data transform organizational structures, with applications in telecommunications, cloud computing, and mobile technologies. Her work bridges technology and strategic management, emphasizing knowledge management and digital innovation.

Key Publications

The 15 most recent publications span topics from cloud readiness (2012) to mobile payment systems (2019), showing consistent focus on digital transformation and information systems. Trends include business model innovation, knowledge sharing, and strategic tensions in interorganizational relationships.

Scientific Recognition

She has received multiple accolades including Best Paper Awards (SIM 2011, ECIS 2001), Top Cited Paper status in Germany (2015), and Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2018). She is an AIS Fellow and Honorary Lifetime Member, plus a member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts and European Academy of Sciences.

Academic Leadership

She served as Senior Editor for leading journals like Journal of Strategic Information Systems (12 years) and Information Systems Journal (7 years). She holds advisory roles at institutions including ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics and WIK Consult.