Roland Koch

Prof. Roland Koch is a Professor of Management Practice in Regulated Environments at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and directs the Frankfurt Competence Center for German and Global Regulation (FCCR). He concurrently practices law through his firm Koch & Partner, established in 1986. His professional roles include Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Peter Dussmann Foundation, Chairman of Ludwig Erhard Stiftung, and Supervisory Board member at Vodafone Germany and Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KGaA.

Prior to academia, Koch served as Minister President of Hesse (1999–2010), Deputy Federal Chairman of the CDU, and held executive positions at Bilfinger SE and UBS Europe SE. His career spans law, politics, and corporate governance with a focus on regulatory environments and public policy.

Research interests center on governance frameworks, regulatory management, and the interplay between public institutions and business. His publications address topics like conservative governance principles, civic engagement, and fiscal responsibility, reflecting his diverse experience in legal, political, and corporate spheres.

Recipient of honorary doctorates from Hanoi University of Law (2017) and European Business School Wiesbaden (2018), Koch’s academic work complements his extensive leadership roles in both public and private sectors.