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Diversity at WHU-
Thought-Leadership in Diversity.

Diversity and Diversity-related topics in daily campus life –
An intermediary allowing an exchange of personal experiences.

Founded in 2015, Diversity at WHU was the first student club to address diversity-related questions at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. Since then, we have grown an international network of students, faculty and staff members, alumni, and professionals to push the promote diversity of all dimensions in the business world.

Our goal is to increase awareness and foster diversity and inclusion on our campuses and beyond. Therefore, we interact as an intermediary to allow exchange of personal experiences and enable personal and professional learning. We want you to feel like you truly belong to the WHU community and to encourage you to be yourself.

Diversity Day 2024 - Sponsored by Gothaer Versicherung

Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion at WHU Diversity Day 2024. This event will take place on September 13, 2024, at our Vallendar campus and promises a series of enlightening discussions and valuable networking opportunities.

Date: September 13, 2024 (10am-3pm)
Location: WHU Vallendar Campus
Cost: Free of charge
 

WHU Diversity Day 2024

Jean-Luc Vey: "Awareness Session“

Jean-Luc Vey, a board member and co-founder of the PROUT AT WORK Foundation, will lead an insightful session focused on creating inclusive workspaces for the LGBTQ community. His extensive experience will provide valuable perspectives on nurturing diversity in professional settings.

 

Ulrich Kineke: "Live Your Potential – Drop the Diversity Filters“ (in German Language)

Ulrich Kineke, Innovation Manager at Gothaer Versicherung, will challenge attendees to embrace diversity in his presentation. Drawing from his role at a leading German insurance company, Kineke aims to inspire personal growth by encouraging participants to live their potential.

 

Jochen Beutgen: "DEI in Investments – and Why It Works!“

Jochen Beutgen, founder of Identity.vc, Europe's first LGBTQ+-focused venture capital firm, will share insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in investments. His session will offer practical strategies for implementing inclusion in the corporate world.

Networking Opportunities

The day will conclude with a networking get-together, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow participants, speakers, and industry professionals who are passionate about advancing diversity in business.

What we do

  1. Monthly Diversity Stammtisch: Every month, we meet at a relaxed regulars' table in Vallendar to exchange ideas and get to know each other. If you are interested in attending our Stammtisch, please contact us via email.
  2. Diversity Trustees: In order to allow students to have a safe space in the student body, we have established the Diversity Trustees. They are the contact persons in case of possible discrimination or problems of students.
  3. Community Information: We inform the WHU community about the different diversity dimensions, their impact on the community, and how we create an inclusive environment at WHU.
  4. WHU Diversity Pulse Check: Using a 10-items questionnaire adapted for WHU, we assess different dimensions of diversity and inclusion and derive recommendations.

Diversity Research at WHU

Since the beginning of 2020, WHU has an Assistant Professor for Diversity, Dr. Pisitta Vongswasdi. She is dedicated to publishing high-quality research articles in leading journals, especially on topics of diversity; with future research concentrating on diversity and leadership development.

If interested, feel free to reach out to Assistant Professor Vongswasdi.

Our Team

Lucas Roschel
Lucas Roschel
General Management & Corporate Relations
Portrait of Alexander Marinoni
Alexander Marinoni
General Management & Corporate Relations
Lucia Scheffner
Lucia Scheffner
Head of Organization & Events
Ioana Sandoiu
Ioana Sandoiu
Head of Marketing
Ella Welling
Ella Welling
Head of Content & Speaker
Annika John
Annika John
Head of Participants & HR

If you would like to support us, for example as a corporate partner, please feel free to email diversity(at)whu.edu. We will connect you with the right person in our team.

Get in touch with us –

We look forward to hearing from you.
Diversity at WHU e.V.
Diversity at WHU e.V.
Burgplatz 2 56179 Vallendar

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