Horst Löchel

Horst Löchel is a Professor of Economics at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and Co-Chairman of the Sino-German Centre e.V. He has held leadership roles such as Acting Dean, Deputy Dean, and Academic Director of MBA/Executive MBA programs at Frankfurt School. Previously, he served as founding manager of the Shanghai International Banking and Finance Institute (SIBFI) and held roles at CEIBS in Shanghai. His expertise centers on global macroeconomics, China's economic policies, and financial systems. He earned his Ph.D. (Dr. rer. pol.) in Economics from Goethe University Frankfurt in 1994 after vocational training as a banker.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Dr. rer. pol.) in Economics, Goethe University Frankfurt (1994)
• Vocational training as a banker at Frankfurter Sparkasse

Research Interests: Horst Löchel focuses on global macroeconomic trends, particularly China's economic development, financial systems, and geopolitical economic dynamics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of emerging markets, trade policies, and cross-border investment strategies. Recent studies explore China's Five-Year Plans, Sino-U.S. economic rivalry, and the Belt and Road Initiative.

Grants & Advising:

• EPAS reviewer for EFMD (2014–2021)
• Co-director of research initiatives on China-EU economic relations

Labs/Teams: He leads research activities within the Sino-German Centre, fostering academic collaboration on China-focused economic studies. His work is disseminated through the Centre's working paper series.