Ronald Gleich

Prof. Dr. Ronald Gleich is an active Professor and Chair, Head of Institute at EBS University of Business and Law, specifically within the EBS Business School's Department of Organization, Strategy & Leadership. He leads the DEKRA Institute for Industrial Service Management and has been a prominent figure in industrial management research since the early 1990s. Born in 1962, he maintains an active research and publication profile focusing on controlling systems and innovation management across various industries.

Professor Gleich's research primarily centers on Industrial Management with specialized focus on Controlling Systems, Innovation Management (particularly in Service, Machinery and Automotive Industries), and Performance Measurement including Balanced Scorecard methodologies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, developing measurement systems that organizations can implement to improve performance. He has significantly contributed to the understanding of innovation networks in the automotive sector and developed approaches to performance measurement that integrate both financial and non-financial indicators across diverse business contexts.

His extensive publication record reveals consistent research themes focused on performance management systems, innovation processes in industrial settings, and advanced controlling methodologies. Gleich's work shows a clear evolution from traditional controlling approaches toward more dynamic, integrated systems that respond to changing business environments. His research particularly emphasizes practical applications in the automotive, machinery, and service industries, with numerous empirical studies validating his theoretical frameworks.

• Nomination for the AWF-PhD-Award (Committee for Economical Manufacturing, 1996)
• Founder and scientific mentor of the annual Best Paper Award Innovation Management (since 2006)

Professor Gleich has held significant editorial responsibilities throughout his career, including serving as editor of the journal "Performance Excellence – Journal for Controlling and Innovation Management ZfCI" from 2006 and editor of the "Controlling Consultant" journal from 2007. He has also contributed to numerous research projects and publications, often collaborating with industry partners to translate academic research into practical business applications. His work with the DEKRA Institute demonstrates strong industry-academia collaboration.

As Head of the DEKRA Institute for Industrial Service Management, Professor Gleich leads research initiatives focusing on innovation and performance measurement in industrial service contexts. His institute serves as a bridge between academic research and practical business applications, particularly in the automotive and machinery sectors where Germany maintains global leadership.