Markus Rudolf

Prof. Markus Rudolf is a full Professor of Finance at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management since 1998, holding the Chair of Finance. He leads the WHU Center of Asset and Wealth Management and previously served as dean from 2015 to 2023. With a PhD and habilitation from the University of St. Gallen, his expertise spans banking, risk management, derivatives pricing, and Eurozone sovereign risk. He co-edits *Financial Markets and Portfolio Management* and advises major financial institutions such as Boeker & Paul AG.

Research focuses include cryptocurrency dynamics, sustainable finance, and systemic risk. Notable contributions analyze market interdependencies, investor behavior, and regulatory frameworks like Basel II/Solvency II. His leadership roles include academic director of the Campus for Finance conference and supervisory board positions at financial firms.