Anne Burmeister

Prof. Dr. Anne Burmeister is a Full Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo-Fakultät), leading the Department of Corporate Development. She holds a PhD in Psychology (summa cum laude) from Leuphana University and has held academic positions at Rotterdam School of Management, including Associate Professor (2022-2023) and Assistant Professor (2019-2022). Her career includes postdoctoral research at the University of Bern and strategy consultancy with The Boston Consulting Group.

Her research focuses on work and aging, age diversity, knowledge transfer, and workplace relationships. Key interests include the intersection of generational dynamics, inclusion strategies, and remote work challenges. She contributes to both academic journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and practitioner platforms such as Harvard Business Review. Media engagements include BBC features on ageism in mid-career work and radio discussions on workplace interactions.

Her educational background spans a BSc in Business Psychology (Leuphana University) and an MSc in Management & Organizational Analysis (Warwick Business School). She actively participates in interdisciplinary research networks, including the Cologne Laboratory for Economic Research (CLER) and the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute.

Recent publications highlight themes like identity-based knowledge sharing (2024), responses to DEI initiatives (2024), and age-diverse knowledge transfer (2020). Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for organizations navigating demographic shifts and evolving workplace dynamics.