Sebastian Buckup

Sebastian Buckup is an Associate Professor at the University of Geneva's Institute of Management since 2012. He concurrently serves as Head of Programming and Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum (WEF), where his team shapes global agendas for flagship events like Davos and regional meetings. Previously, he worked at the International Labour Organization and UNDP, and co-founded technology startups.

He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Witten/Herdecke University and a Master's in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics. His research focuses on the Fourth Industrial Revolution's societal impact and 'Creating Shared Value' strategies. His commentary appears in major outlets like Project Syndicate, Harvard Business Review, and German media including Die Welt.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His professional expertise bridges academia and global policymaking through WEF collaborations and executive education programs.