Cyrlene Claasen

Cyrlene Claasen is an Associate Professor at Rennes School of Business, specializing in Management and Organization. She holds academic qualifications from institutions including the University of Namibia (B.A., 1995), University of Paris X (Masters in Political Science, 1999), and University of Botswana (Masters in Public Administration, 2005). Her career spans roles from teaching in Namibia to academic leadership in France, with a focus on CSR, governance, and stakeholder dynamics. She has served on thesis committees and contributed to research training workshops for Brazilian doctoral students.

Her research interests center on CSR, public-private partnerships, and the interplay between politics and natural resources. She has explored case studies in Namibia (e.g., De Beers joint ventures), Colombia (environmental disasters), and trophy hunting ethics in Namibia. Her work frequently addresses organizational legitimacy, crisis communication, and ethical challenges in global industries.

Prof. Claasen has published widely in journals like the Journal of Business Ethics and Journal of Management & Organization, focusing on topics such as greenwashing, stakeholder perceptions, and legitimacy theory. She co-authored case studies featured in textbooks like Business Cases in Ethical Focus and contributed to edited volumes on corruption and business ethics.

Her professional service includes manuscript reviewing for Journal of Business Ethics and EGOS conferences, and presentations at global forums such as the EGOS colloquium and Impact Assessment conferences. She is affiliated with research centers at Rennes School of Business, including the Centre for Responsible Business.