Dr. Anna Tyllström

Biography

Anna Tyllström is an organizational theorist focusing on empirical research related to lobbying, corporate influence in politics, and corporate networks. Her work has significantly explored the processes of market legitimation and illegitimation, particularly in the context of public relations consulting in Sweden. Tyllström's PhD thesis examined how lobbying influences market perceptions and legitimacy. She has conducted ethnographic studies involving interviews with politicians to understand their use of lobbying. Currently, her research investigates social networks within the corporate world, emphasizing how these networks shape corporate influence and student engagement in high-ranking business educational programs. Tyllström teaches a variety of topics, including organizational analysis, qualitative methods, academic writing, and the societal implications of consulting. Her research is supported by grants from the Swedish Research Council and several prestigious foundations. She has been a guest researcher at the University of Alberta, Canada, Northwestern University, USA, and Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. Tyllström is also affiliated with the Institute for Futures Studies in Stockholm.

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