Frederic Penz

Frederic Penz is a Research Associate at Leuphana University Lüneburg, coordinating the Yunus Centre for Social Business and Values (YCSB) since May 2020. He is concurrently pursuing his PhD at the Junior Professorship of Sustainability Management and Economics, focusing on Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development and Sustainability Transitions.

His educational background includes:

• M.Sc. in Business from the University of St. Gallen (HSG)
• Studies in Business and Psychology at Leuphana University Lüneburg and Mexico City

His research integrates Sustainable Development, Social Business, and Sustainability Transitions, examining how entrepreneurial initiatives drive systemic change. He emphasizes practical applications in sustainable consumer behavior and values-based business models, drawing from hands-on experience in social ventures.

Frederic co-founded an agricultural cooperative in Guatemala, a vegan cheese start-up in Switzerland, and a BMBF-funded mental health platform during the Covid-19 pandemic. His industry experience spans strategy consulting and collaborations with DAX companies.

He leads the Yunus Centre for Social Business and Values, advancing research and implementation of social business frameworks within the Centre for Sustainability Management ecosystem.