Claudia Schwarz

Prof. Claudia Schwarz has been a Professor at the Media Design University of Applied Sciences in Munich since 2017, teaching in the Fashion Management department. With a focus on transformation research and sustainable supply chain management, her work emphasizes their relevance to the global fashion industry. She combines 20 years of private-sector experience—including roles as VP of Product Development and Design in the golf/sportswear industry in Los Angeles and as a design/procurement consultant for German/American companies—with academic engagement.

• Actively participates in international conferences and sociopolitical working groups on alternative economic models and ESD collaborations

Research Interests: Claudia Schwarz’s work bridges sustainable business practices and innovative fashion value creation, with key themes in supply chain optimization, ethical fashion production, and digital transformation in retail. Her expertise informs curricula at the university, where she trains future leaders in global fashion logistics and eco-conscious brand strategies.