Florian Wettstein

Florian Wettstein is a Full Professor of Business Ethics at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), affiliated with the Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology (IWE-HSG). His research focuses on Business and Human Rights, Corporate Responsibility, and the ethical dimensions of multinational corporations. He holds a prestigious fellowship from MIT's Program on Human Rights and Justice (2005/6) and has been recognized with the Business Ethics Quarterly Best Paper Award for his 2012 work on bridging CSR and human rights debates.

His research explores intersections of business practices with global justice, digital economy challenges, and corporate political advocacy. Notable contributions include critical analyses of human rights due diligence frameworks, moral repair mechanisms for corporate wrongs, and the transformative potential of rights-based approaches in business ethics.

Wettstein's work emphasizes ethical leadership in globalized contexts, advocating for rights-holder centered economies and integrative business ethics models. His interdisciplinary approach spans legal, managerial, and philosophical perspectives, addressing emerging issues like commodity trading governance and corporate roles in societal integration processes.