Prof. Dr Hans Knoblich (27 April 1933 - 1 October 2024) was Professor of Business Administration and Director of the Institute of Marketing and Retailing from 1970 until his retirement in 1996. He was instrumental in shaping this field in the Faculty of Business and Economics. He also rendered outstanding services to the Göttingen Student Union, of which he was Chairman of the Board from 1974 until his retirement in April 1996.