Kristina Linke

Dr. Kristina Linke is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, Department of Accounting and Auditing. She holds a PhD in Accounting (2012) and previously worked as a financial executive in multinational corporations, including roles as a Regional Controller and European Finance Director. Her expertise spans Financial Reporting Ethics, Sustainability Assurance, and Corporate Governance. Research focuses on fraud mechanisms among financial executives and the role of universities in fostering ethical audit practices.

Education includes a Dipl.-Kfm (Master equivalent) in Business and Economics. She has held leadership roles such as Educational Director for the MSc Accountancy & Controlling program and Thesis Coordinator for the EMFC. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).

Key research interests include the intersection of corporate governance and ethical financial practices, with recent work addressing sustainability in auditing and green consumer behavior. Her articles analyze topics like the 'slippery slope' toward financial fraud and the ecological footprint of denim production.

Professional roles extend to board memberships at the Groninger Universiteitsfonds and HUB, Haren, reflecting her engagement with institutional governance. She lectures in executive education and has authored/co-authored eight peer-reviewed publications since 2009.