Christoph Brast

Prof. Dr. Christoph Brast is a full Professor at the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering Bocholt, where he has served since March 2018. He leads the Industrial Engineering program and teaches courses in business administration, corporate/personnel management, accounting, and leadership. As the responsible lecturer for the Industrial Engineering mentoring program, he develops management competencies. Brast is an active member of the German Society for Human Resource Management (DGFP).

He holds a PhD from the University of Münster (dissertation: Post Merger Integration betrieblicher F&E) and a Diplom-Kaufmann degree from the same institution.

Brast's research focuses on organizational dynamics and business strategy. Key areas include:

• Process optimization: Organizational restructuring and efficiency in corporate environments
• Employer branding: Strategies to enhance organizational attractiveness and talent retention
• Risk governance: Compliance frameworks and enterprise risk mitigation
• Strategic development: Corporate transformation methodologies and change management

His empirical investigations bridge theoretical models with practical business applications.

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on human resource innovation, compliance systems, and organizational strategy. Recent works (2010-present) demonstrate empirical rigor in examining employer branding efficacy, compliance architecture, and human capital valuation, with evolving emphasis on digital recruitment and supply chain governance.

Professional background includes:

• 13 years as Academic Council/Senior Council at University of Münster
• 10 years as Managing Partner at bsls.partner GmbH consultancy
• Editorial leadership (2006-2018) for Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation
• Extensive industry consulting in risk management and organizational design