Dr. Marianne T. Schörling is an open innovation professional, building multi-stakeholder collaborations. She completed her MPhil and PhD in Sociology in Austria, Argentina, and Germany and explores what collaborations need to thrive and how to best implement impact-oriented solutions to complex problems.

Since 2004 she works at the intersection of sociological research, strategy consulting, community management and international development. She started her career with one of the leading strategy consulting firms, working with business and governments on large-scale projects to foster technology innovation. She acquired further experience on innovation policy development with projects for the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development, regional governments in Canada, and start-ups in Europe. She also worked with NGOs, start-ups, and the United Nations on innovative solutions to global challenges in the areas of health, environment, and human rights.

In 2019, Marianne joined as Head of Stakeholder Engagement the Geneva Macro Labs, a do tank focused on the potential of emerging technologies for a more sustainable future where she has built a community of 2400+ professionals. She joined GESDA early 2023.