
Marc Gläser
Stöckli Swiss Sports AG
Marketing Thought Leader Award
Marc Gläser studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen. After gaining experience in various management positions, he joined Stöckli Swiss Sports AG in 2014 and was appointed CEO. Under his leadership, the company underwent a fundamental transformation, from a regional sports retailer with a wide-ranging portfolio to a focused premium ski manufacturer with a clear international positioning. Gläser restructured the business, sharpened the brand identity, and implemented a consistent strategy of excellence across all areas. Today, Stöckli stands as a symbol of Swiss performance and quality in winter sports, with a strong digital presence, an innovative omnichannel model, and loyal partnerships in professional skiing. Gläser’s vision and entrepreneurial approach have made Stöckli not only a globally respected ski brand but also an attractive employer brand in the sports industry.

Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Rigour & Relevance Research Award
The Swiss Academy of Marketing Science awards the Rigor & Relevance Research Award 2025 to Professor Johanna Gollnhofer for her outstanding research contribution published in the Journal of Consumer Research in 2025:
“The Discomfort of Things! Tidying-up and Decluttering in Consumers’ Homes.”

Nima Ostovan
University of Neuchâtel
Best Doctoral Presentation Award
Nima Ostovan received the Best Doctoral Presentation Award for his outstanding work on “Status Self-Threat and Compensatory Consumption Interplay”.