International Management

Welcome to the Chair of International Management

In today’s knowledge intensive world, highly qualified people have become a source for superior financial firm performance. Changing demographics and globalization have further led to a ‘global war for talent.’ In response to these trends, international management has become an important aspect in multinational enterprises and an important subject for business students. The Chair offers courses and conducts research that tackles these challenges. The Chair’s core expertise includes international management, cross-cultural management, and Asian business. Considering the increased political and economic power of Asia, particular emphasis is placed on China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia, in addition to Germany.


New chairholder for the upcoming winter term

In the summer term 2019, we are looking forward to welcoming Prof. Jaime Bonache as a chair holder for the fourth time since 2015.

In the winter term 2018/2019, we are looking forward to having Prof. Klaus Meyer as chair holder. Prof. Meyer is currently professor for International Business at Ivey Business School in London, Ontaria, Canada. Prior to this, he conducted research and taught students at China Europe International School in Shanghai, at University of Bath, at University of Reading and at Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on multinational enterprises in emerging economies.