Podcasts - 18.09.2026 - 08:00

How does one’s perspective on finance change when one combines research, teaching, and professional practice over the course of decades?
Simon Pfister, teacher in financial management at the HSG, looks back on a career that moves seamlessly between finance, innovation, and teaching. From a master’s degree at the HSG to positions in international corporate divisions to a doctorate in sustainability, he now brings his experiences directly into the Lecture room.
In this interview, he discusses the experiences that motivated him to pursue in-depth research and how he combines professional competence with a clear, people-centered goal. He also talks about his involvement with the Foundation Green Ethiopia and his role as a faculty advisor to student associations.
An episode about financial leadership and social responsibility.
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