Christian Andres

Christian Andres is a Professor at WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management, specializing in corporate finance, governance, and payout policies. He leads the Finance and Accounting Group, focusing on empirical studies of executive compensation, capital structure, and family-owned enterprises. His work addresses how rumors, tax policies, and ownership dynamics impact corporate behavior and market outcomes.

Research Interests:

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Dividend and Repurchase Policies
• Family Business Governance
• Credit Risk Analysis
• Executive Compensation Structures

Recent Research Trends:

His 2023-2025 publications analyze how takeover rumors depress productivity, the evolving landscape of corporate governance research, and the influence of accounting professionals in financial analysis. Earlier work (2014-2021) explored dividend sustainability, M&A dynamics, and the interplay between tax regimes and ownership structures.

Labs/Teams:

He collaborates within the Finance and Accounting Group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on market efficiency and corporate decision-making.