Götz E. Rehn

Prof. Dr. Götz E. Rehn is an Honorary Professor at Alanus University's Department of Economics, leading the Institute for Social Organics he founded. Born in 1950, he studied economics at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Diploma 1979, PhD 1979). As Alnatura's managing director since 1984, he pioneered the organic food industry in Germany. His academic work integrates anthroposophical principles with organizational theory, emphasizing socio-organic systems and ethical business practices.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (1979)
• Studies at Waldorf School and Freiburg elementary schools

Research Interests: Rehn's work focuses on the intersection of economics and social ethics, with key themes including:

• Socio-organic business models
• Anthroposophical perspectives in management
• Corporate purpose beyond profit
• Organizational development theories

Professional Contributions:

• Alnatura founder & CEO since 1984
• Institute for Social Organics director since 2007
• Over 30 years of publishing on ethics, organization, and economics

Labs/Teams: Leads the interdisciplinary Institute for Social Organics, applying Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophical concepts to modern organizational challenges.