Hannah Trittin

Prof. Hannah Trittin is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Business Ethics) at Leuphana University of Lüneburg since 2018. She is an affiliated member and alumna of the Foundations of Business Administration and Theories of the Firm team at the University of Zurich. Her research focuses on business ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), diversity management, and organizational communication.

Education:

• Magister Artium in Political Science/Economic Science (2004–2009), University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• PhD Candidate and Research Assistant (2011–2016), Chair for Foundations of Business Administration and Theories of the Firm, University of Zurich

Research Interests: Trittin explores ethical dimensions of corporate behavior, CSR communication strategies, digital media’s role in organizational communication, and diversity management frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical perspectives with practical implications for business governance and societal accountability.

Publications: Her work emphasizes CSR communication and diversity management. Notable contributions include redefining diversity management through communication theory and analyzing global corporate governance impacts.

Awards: Her 2013 paper on CSR communication won the Literati Award for Outstanding Paper (2014).

Professional Background: Prior academic roles include postdoctoral research (2016–2018) at the University of Zurich and project management roles in communication agencies and academic initiatives (2009–2011).

Affiliations: Active in interdisciplinary teams focused on business ethics and CSR at both Leuphana and the University of Zurich.