Vera Linke

Roles and Affiliations: Vera Linke is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Management Accounting and Control within the Management Group at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (since October 2023). Previously, she served as a Post Doc at Helmut-Schmidt University (2021–2023) and completed her PhD at Bielefeld University (2014–2020) with a dissertation on insurance sector intersections. Her academic journey includes a Master of Arts in Sociology (Bielefeld University, 2010–2013) and a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies (Otto von Guericke University, 2006–2010).

Research Focus: Linke's work centers on qualitative accounting research, organizational theories of management accounting, and social/environmental accounting. She explores crisis management in welfare states, insurance sector dynamics, and institutional frameworks. Her research often bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy challenges, particularly in welfare systems and risk management practices.

Publications Trends: Her articles (e.g., pandemic crisis management studies, insurance organizational analyses) highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining sociology, public policy, and management accounting. Recent work emphasizes institutional resilience, cascading crises, and historical institutional comparisons.

Awards and Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Management Accounting and Control, focusing on organizational behavior and strategic management research.