Marlen Heide
About Marlen Heide
Marlen Heide serves as the Community Lead for the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. She has a diverse background in academia and research, with previous roles at institutions such as Sciences Po, Transparency International, and various universities.
Work at World Economic Forum
Marlen Heide serves as the Community Lead for the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI) at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to efforts aimed at combating corruption globally. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, she engages with various stakeholders to promote transparency and integrity in business practices.
Education and Expertise
Marlen Heide has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master’s degree in War Studies from King's College London in 2008. She also holds a PhD from USI Università della Svizzera italiana, which she completed in 2019. Additionally, she studied International Relations and Economy at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi in 2007 and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Staatswissenschaften from Universität Erfurt in 2007.
Background
Marlen Heide has a diverse professional background, with experience in academia and various organizations focused on transparency and governance. She worked as a Visiting Lecturer at Sciences Po from 2021 to 2022 and held multiple roles at Transparency International from 2011 to 2014. Her work has spanned various countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and France.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current role, Marlen Heide worked as a Consultant at Ecorys from 2019 to 2022 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer at USI Università della Svizzera italiana from 2019 to 2022. Her earlier roles include serving as a Researcher at the University of Erfurt and as a Reviewer at Transparify. She has also contributed to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs as a Consultant.
Professional Affiliations
Marlen Heide has been involved with several prominent organizations throughout her career. She participated in Transparency International in 2012 and worked with the Caucasus Research Resource Centers as a Researcher in 2011. Her roles have often focused on research and policy development in the fields of governance and anti-corruption.