Martin Gutmann

Martin Gutmann is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), affiliated with the Institute of Communication and Marketing (IKM). He holds a PhD in History from Syracuse University and has held academic roles at institutions including ETH Zurich and the American University Switzerland. His research focuses on Business History, International Affairs, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Cooperatives Management.

Education:

• BA in Political Science and History, Colorado College, USA
• MA in History, Syracuse University, USA
• PhD in History, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, USA

Professional Highlights:

• Since 2020: Lecturer at HSLU
• 2016-2020: Managing Director & Lecturer at ETH Swiss School of Public Governance
• 2014-2016: EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow at Universität Freiburg
• Extensive teaching roles at ETH Zurich, Uni Luzern, and others

Research Interests: Gutmann’s work analyzes leadership through historical lenses, emphasizing sustainability, cooperatives, and international negotiations. Notable projects include the SNSF-funded 'The Lasting Scars of War' and exploring cooperatives’ role in achieving SDGs in Zimbabwe.

Key Achievements:

• Recipient of prestigious awards including the Business Book Award shortlist (2024) and CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (2018)
• Author/editor of multiple influential books, including The Unseen Leader and Before the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Peer-reviewed publications in journals like Journal of Leadership Studies and European Journal of Training and Development

Grants & Projects: Active in Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) research and collaborative international projects on cooperatives and SDGs.