Daniel Gallasch

Dr. Daniel Gallasch is a Professor of Municipal Finance at Ludwigsburg University of Applied Sciences (since 2021). As of November 2024, he transitioned to a part-time role at the university while serving as Mayor of Leutkirch im Allgäu. Previously, he held positions as City Treasurer of Weingarten and Head of Financial Administration overseeing 50 employees, managing municipal enterprises and companies.

Education includes a PhD from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (thesis: Political Management of Municipal Finances), a Master's in Public Management and Economics from Zeppelin University, and a Bachelor's in Politics/Public Administration from Universities of Konstanz and Durham. Administrative experience includes roles in North Rhine-Westphalia's Ministry of the Interior, Arnsberg District Government, Cologne Administrative Court, and the University of Administrative Sciences Speyer.

His research focuses on municipal finance law (budget, tax, commercial), investment management, public company governance, and state budgeting/grant frameworks. He has been a member of the Ravensburg District Council since 2009.