Humanistic Management Network

What Humanistic Management Network does

The Humanistic Management Network is a Swiss-registered non-profit association (Canton of St. Gallen, registry number 60282) founded in 2007 that operates as a global knowledge and community platform for humanistic management principles. It serves academics, business practitioners, students, and policymakers across more than 100 countries through three integrated offerings: an annual international conference series held since 2013 and hosted by partner universities (IIM Nagpur in 2023, Jagiellonian University in 2019, CMR University in 2018, Weltethos Institut/University of Tübingen in 2017, among others); a publications program anchored by the 'Humanism in Business' book series published with Cambridge University Press, supplemented by research papers, conference proceedings, presentations, and video archives; and a network of local chapters that organize regional events and member collaborations. The organization is led by founding director Ernst von Kimakowitz and relies entirely on donations — collected via PayPal or direct outreach — plus occasional institutional grants (notably a 2023 Research Heritage Excellence Program grant from the Polish Ministry of Education to the Poland Chapter). It has no proprietary software, no app, no API, and no commercial pricing model; all content is freely accessible through the humanisticmanagement.network website and associated social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube). Marketing and demand generation are driven by content marketing, conference participation, social media, email newsletters, and word-of-mouth within the academic and business ethics community.

Name

Humanistic Management Network

Legal name

Humanistic Management Network

Website

https://humanisticmanagement.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Humanistic Management Network is a Swiss non-profit founded in 2007 that operates a global scholarly community advancing humanistic management through annual conferences, an academic book series with Cambridge University Press, and local chapters serving academics, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Ethics Community

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarly Society & Association Publishing (EDAGAFAK), Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing (MPAJABAK), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

Keywords

• Humanistic management research
• Business ethics education
• Academic conference events
• Scholarly publication series
• Dignity-based management

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Gallen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership Support: The Humanistic Management Network is an independent association that depends on the generous giving of donors to maintain operations. Supporters can donate via PayPal or contact the organization directly.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Humanistic Management Network is a Switzerland-registered non-profit association that operates a global knowledge and community platform for humanistic management. It produces and disseminates an annual international conference series, an academic book series ('Humanism in Business' published with Cambridge University Press), research papers, presentations, videos, and supports a network of local chapters across multiple countries.

Product overview

The Humanistic Management Network is a global non-profit association (registered in Switzerland) that operates as a knowledge-sharing platform rather than a traditional software product. Its core offerings include an annual international conference series, a publications platform featuring books (Humanism in Business book series), research papers, presentations and videos, and a network of local chapters operating worldwide. The organization promotes economic activities and business conduct demonstrating unconditional respect for the dignity of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Humanistic Management Conference An annual international conference series bringing together academics, practitioners, and business leaders to discuss humanistic management principles, solidarity, the common good, and business ethics. The conference features keynotes, workshops, paper sessions, panels, and networking opportunities, and is hosted by partner universities in different countries.
• Humanism in Business Book Series An acclaimed academic book series published in collaboration with Cambridge University Press, presenting philosophical, economic, psychological, and organizational perspectives on human-centered, value-oriented business approaches. The series provides a flagship academic publication outlet associated with the network.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• IIM NagpurflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2023Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur was the host and institutional partner for the 2023 Eleventh Annual Humanistic Management Conference held in Nagpur, India. IIM Nagpur contributes its academic infrastructure and leadership to co-organize the conference on the theme of Leadership for Heritage, Legacy and Humanistic Management.
• Swiss Learning Exchange (SLX)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2023Swiss Learning Exchange creates and delivers high-quality educational content for responsible, sustainable living. SLX was a conference sponsor and partner for the 2023 conference, focusing on enhancing responsible and impactful living for businesses and individuals.
• University of LucernecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2023University of Lucerne is a conference sponsor. Ernst von Kimakowitz, Director of the Humanistic Management Network, is a senior research fellow at the University of Lucerne.
• Atmiya UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2023Atmiya University in Rajkot, India, was a conference sponsor. The university's mission emphasizes transformative learning aligned with human values, consistent with humanistic management principles.
• Chapman & Co. Leadership InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2023Jane Adshead-Grant of Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute facilitated the Leadership Gold event featuring Bob Chapman (CEO of Barry-Wehmiller) and Ernst von Kimakowitz, demonstrating a collaborative partnership in delivering leadership content.
• Jagiellonian UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2019Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland was the primary host of the 2019 Seventh Annual Humanistic Management Conference on 'Solidarity and the Common Good.' The Institute of Culture at Jagiellonian University organized the conference, and the HMN Poland Chapter is based there.
• Cracow University of EconomicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2019Cracow University of Economics co-organized and sponsored the 2019 Seventh Annual Humanistic Management Conference, contributing to the academic and research program alongside Jagiellonian University.
• Silesian University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2019Silesian University of Technology in Poland co-sponsored the 2019 Seventh Annual Humanistic Management Conference, supporting research and networking activities.
• CMR UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2018CMR University in Bengaluru, India hosted the 2018 Sixth Annual Humanistic Management Conference on 'Technology, Sustainability, Humanity.' Shiv Tripathi, India Chapter Lead, was Dean of the School of Management at CMR University.
• Weltethos Institut (University of Tübingen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2017The Weltethos Institut at the University of Tübingen, Germany hosted the 2017 Fifth Annual Humanistic Management Conference and has been a recurring institutional partner and sponsor. Its goals include promoting awareness of moral issues among international economic and political actors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Association for Business and Society (IABS): A global scholarly association for research on business and society, hosting annual conferences and a flagship journal. Comparable to Humanistic Management Network in its non-profit association structure, annual conference model, and focus on the intersection of business and broader societal values.
• World Business Academy: A non-profit organization focused on advancing stakeholder-oriented business, sustainability, and humane leadership through publications, summits, and executive education. Directly comparable in mission, non-profit structure, and thought-leadership publications model.
• Society for Business Ethics: A scholarly association dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of research on business ethics, operating through annual conferences, journals, and member engagement. Directly comparable to Humanistic Management Network as a non-profit academic society convening researchers around ethical business conduct.
• European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS): A European non-profit network of academic institutions, corporations, and NGOs focused on responsible business education and research. Comparable to Humanistic Management Network as a chapter-style academic network with institutional partnerships and stakeholder conferences.
• CSR Europe: A European business network for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, convening multinational companies around shared values. Comparable in its European association structure, member-driven model, and convening of business ethics practitioners.

Broad incumbents

• B Lab (B Corporation): A global non-profit network certifying and supporting businesses that meet rigorous social and environmental performance standards. Comparable as a non-profit movement promoting ethical business conduct, though focused on certification rather than academic research.
• Impact Hub Network: A global network of community-driven impact hubs supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs and businesses. Comparable as a chapter-based global non-profit network, though focused on entrepreneurship rather than scholarly research on humanistic management.
• Aspen Institute Business & Society Program: A well-funded U.S.-based program convening business leaders around purpose-driven leadership and stakeholder capitalism. Comparable in its mission and convening-model approach to humanistic management, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader thematic scope.
• Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship: A sister organization of the World Economic Forum advancing social innovation and stakeholder-oriented business. Comparable in its mission to align business with societal good, though operating at structurally larger scale with WEF backing.

Emerging players

• Globethics.net: A Geneva-based non-profit focused on ethical leadership and values-based research, with publications, conferences, and a global membership. Comparable as a smaller Switzerland-based non-profit network promoting ethics in business and society, with a publications and conference model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HumanisticMgmt
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanistic-management-network

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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