Lars-Hendrik Röller

Prof. Lars-Hendrik Röller is a distinguished academic and economic advisor. He has been a Professor of Economics at Humboldt University of Berlin since 1995, holding the Chair of the Institute of Industrial Economics. He concurrently served as Economic Advisor to Chancellor Angela Merkel from 2011 onwards. Previously, he was President of the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin (2006–2011) and Research Professor at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB) (2007–2011). His research focuses on Competition Policy, Innovation Systems, Corporate Governance, and Knowledge Economics. He has held visiting roles at institutions like Stanford University, New York University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

His professional journey includes leadership roles such as Chief Competition Economist at the European Commission (2003–2006) and Director of the Institute for Competitiveness and Industrial Change at WZB (1994–2007). He has also taught at prestigious institutions like INSEAD (1987–1999) and the Norwegian School of Economics (2003). His work bridges academic research with policy-making, particularly in European economic frameworks.

No specific scientific awards or grants are detailed in the provided information. His advisory roles and institutional leadership highlight his influence in shaping economic policies and academic institutions.