Hanno Drews

Prof. Dr. Hanno Drews is a Professor of Controlling at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences in Heide, holding leadership roles as Head of Controlling Studies and Vice Dean for Teaching in the Faculty of Economics. He has led the Business Administration program and manages academic affairs for all Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. His research focuses on decision-making psychology in controlling, bias mitigation in corporate reporting, and strategic portfolio models. He co-leads the AKC (Working Group on Controlling Professorships at Universities) with Prof. Dr. Britta Rathje.

Educated at Georg-August University Göttingen and UC Santa Barbara, Drews combines academic expertise with industry experience from Procter & Gamble and research at the University of Trier. His doctoral work on cooperation controlling earned the Austrian Controller Prize 2000. He teaches controlling principles, operational and strategic controlling, and specialized modules across multiple business programs.

Key research contributions address KPI design, portfolio models, and ethical reporting practices. His recent work critiques traditional frameworks like the BCG Matrix and emphasizes behavioral aspects in financial decision-making. He actively promotes controlling education through academic leadership and interdisciplinary initiatives.

• Positions: Dean of Economics Faculty, Controlling Program Head, AKC Spokesperson
• Education: PhD (University of Trier), Dual Degree (Göttingen + UC Santa Barbara)
• Research Focus: Human decision dynamics, reporting ethics, strategic models, and bias analysis
• Awards: Austrian Controller Prize 2000 for dissertation
• Teaching: Excel applications, TOPSIM simulations, green energy financing, and business psychology modules