Jeanne Mengis is Full Professor of Organizational Communication at the Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, University of Italian Switzerland (USI), and Associate Professor at Warwick Business School, UK. She is also Director of the Institute of Marketing and Corporate Communication (IMCA), where she leads interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives. Full Professor, USI Associate Professor, Warwick Business School Director, IMCA Her research focuses on organizational communication, with emphasis on materiality, interdisciplinary coordination, managerial attention, and organizational learning. She employs qualitative and visual methods to study knowledge processes, workspaces, and decision-making in complex organizations. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of communication, organization, and society. Key themes include digital transformation, sustainability, materiality, and ethical consumption. Her work often combines sociomaterial perspectives with critical inquiry into markets, identities, and innovation. She has received recognition through publications in top journals such as Organization Science , Organization Studies , and Social Science & Medicine , though specific awards are not listed. Jeanne Mengis has supervised students at PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor levels across institutions including Warwick, St. Gallen, and ETH Zurich. She leads consulting projects with organizations like Hugo Boss, Lindt & Sprüngli, and Postfinance, integrating teaching and practice. She also serves as Chairman of a Board of Directors, bridging academic and corporate governance. She leads the IMCA research community, which focuses on cultural marketing, corporate communication, and transformative consumer research. The institute fosters collaborations with companies and communities, emphasizing sustainability, identity, and innovation.
