Denefa Bostandzic

Prof. Dr. Denefa Bostandzic is a full Professor and Chairholder of Corporate Finance at the University of Witten/Herdecke. She serves as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs in the Faculty of Business Society and holds an elected position on the Supervisory Board of NATIONAL-BANK AG. Previously, she was Junior Professor at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (2015-2021) and research associate at Ruhr University Bochum.

Education:

• Dr. rer. oec. (Ruhr University Bochum, 2014)
• Graduate Economics degree with specialization in finance, econometrics, and empirical research (Ruhr University Bochum, 2005-2010)

Research Focus: Her work explores systemic risks, financial stability mechanisms, banking regulation, and sustainable finance innovations. She investigates how environmental/social risk factors impact financial systems and develops sustainable instruments to enhance banking resilience during crises while promoting positive societal impact through integrated sustainability criteria.

Awards & Honors:

• Double 2021 recognitions from European Academy of Management and Academy of Management
• 2015 awards from Foundation for Corporate Finance and German Stock Institute

Teaching & Leadership: Oversees courses in Investment Finance, Asset Valuation, M&A, and Sustainable Finance. Manages administrative operations through secretariat staff and contributes governance expertise to financial institutions.