Hendrik Scholz

Prof. Dr. Hendrik Scholz is a Professor at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), holding the Chair of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Banking. His research spans portfolio management, performance analysis of investment funds, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) metrics, and capital market-oriented financial strategies.

• Education: University of Göttingen, Colorado College
• Academic Career: Habilitation at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (2007), Senior Academic Councilor (2008–2009)

Key research trends include ESG integration, sustainable indices, currency-hedged funds, and corporate credit spread analysis. His work combines empirical methods with machine learning, addressing market anomalies and risk management.

Recent publications focus on diversity in corporate boards, fund flow dynamics, and ESG rating impacts. Collaborations with researchers like Greger, Hübel, and Webersinke highlight interdisciplinary approaches.