Jan Christoph Munck-Rieder

Dr. Jan Christoph Munck-Rieder is a Lecturer at EBS Business School in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany. He serves as Co-Head of the Strascheg Center for Impact in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SCIIE) and leads the Gründungsfabrik Rheingau, a joint initiative with Geisenheim University. In addition to his academic role, he is the managing director of varISO GmbH in Mainz, a consultancy firm.

Education:

• Business Administration studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
• Business Administration studies at Karlstad University, Sweden

Research Interests:

Dr. Munck-Rieder’s research focuses on innovation management, entrepreneurship, and innovation controlling. He explores how organizations can systematically manage innovation processes through effective control systems, balancing creativity with efficiency. His work also delves into the implications of digital transformation on budgeting, management accounting, and organizational development. He has contributed extensively to understanding how Industry 4.0 technologies reshape business models and control mechanisms in manufacturing and service sectors.

Publications Overview:

His recent publications span peer-reviewed journals and industry-focused outlets, with a clear emphasis on innovation control systems, new product development, and digital transformation. Topics include the performance effects of control instruments in innovation stages, bibliometric evolution of innovation control as a field, and empirical studies on digital budgeting. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate and startup environments.

Books and Editorial Contributions:

• Controlling von Start-Ups & Start-Up-Initiativen (2019, co-authored with R. Gleich)
• Co-editor of Kennzahlen optimal nutzen (2018)
• Multiple chapters in edited volumes on controlling, innovation, and digital transformation

Industry Engagement & Consulting:

Dr. Munck-Rieder has extensive consulting experience with firms such as INVENSITY, Volkswagen Consulting, Horváth, and SGP Management Consultants. His dual role in academia and industry allows him to integrate practical insights into research and teaching, particularly in innovation and entrepreneurship education.