Stefan Walzel

Dr. Stefan Walzel is a researcher at the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management (Section Sports Business Administration) at German Sport University Cologne. With a PhD in Sport Science (2010) and a diploma in Sport Economics, he focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in sports, commercialization impacts, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His work intersects sport studies, organizational ethics, and sustainability frameworks.

• PhD in Sport Science (German Sport University Cologne, 2010)
• Diploma in Sport Economics (German Sport University Cologne, 2005)
• Student exchange at Victoria University of Technology (Melbourne, 2004-2005)
• Studies in Business Administration (Distance Learning University Hagen, Humboldt University Berlin, 1997-2002)

His research explores CSR implementation in sports, governance practices, and sustainability challenges in major sporting events. Projects include CSR-Score Card and co-hosting event sustainability analysis, with findings published in journals and anthologies. Recent works address ethical sponsorship strategies and SDG alignment.

Notable scientific awards include the EASM Distinguished Service Award (2022). He serves on editorial boards and academic councils, with over 74 publications and 8 projects. Collaborations span researchers like Sebastian Uhrich, Kirstin Hallmann, and Christoph Breuer. He actively contributes to international sports policy discussions and industry knowledge transfer.