Astrid Lachmann

Prof. Dr. Astrid Lachmann serves as Professor for General Business Administration, Controlling, Information Management and Corporate Management at Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Studies. She also holds the position of Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies since March 2021, demonstrating her leadership in academic administration alongside her teaching and research responsibilities.

Her educational background includes:

• Diplom-Kauffrau from Philipps-Universität Marburg and Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (1989-1994)
• Graduate Studies in Business Administration at Kansas State University (1995-1996)
• Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) from Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (1998) with dissertation on "Market and Competence-Oriented Business Field Planning - Competitive and Integration Strategies in Divisionally Organized Companies"

Prof. Lachmann's research focuses on strategic business management and controlling, with particular emphasis on corporate strategy development, value-based management systems, and functional controlling applications. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, ensuring relevance for both academic discourse and corporate implementation. She approaches research both conceptually-analytically and empirically to verify theoretical considerations against business reality.

Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on strategic management and controlling, with particular expertise in merger and acquisition strategies, business field planning, and the professional perspectives of controlling as a discipline. These works reflect her dual perspective gained from both academic research and extensive industry experience.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Schmalenbach Society for Business Administration Study Abroad Scholarship
• Southern Management Association Certificate of Achievement
• Kansas State University Scholarship
• Volksbank Gießen University Promotion Prize
• Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship

As an educator, Prof. Lachmann supervises thesis work in corporate management and controlling, requiring students to have specialized knowledge in controlling or related fields. She provides structured guidance through preliminary discussions, outline reviews, and additional consultations as needed. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practice-oriented yet scientifically grounded education that meets international state-of-the-art standards, incorporating numerous practical examples, case studies, practitioner lectures, and company excursions.

Prof. Lachmann maintains active professional connections through memberships in the Schmalenbach Society for Business Administration and as a supporter of the Faculty of Business Studies at Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, ensuring her work remains connected to both academic and professional business communities.