Paul Wentges

Prof. Paul Wentges is a Professor and Director of the Institut für Controlling at the University of Ulm's Faculty of Mathematics and Economics. He holds a Diplom in Wirtschaftsmathematik from Ulm University (1991), an M.Sc. in Mathematics from Syracuse University (1988), and a Dr. oec. from the University of St. Gallen (1994). His career includes roles as a researcher at the University of St. Gallen, financial consultant at Westdeutsche Landesbank, and academic leadership positions at the University of Ulm and University of Vienna.

His research focuses on Management Control Systems, Performance Management, Family Businesses, and Corporate Governance. Notable contributions include work on organizational social capital's impact on control systems and stakeholder theory applications in corporate finance. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics (2011–2013) and holds leadership roles in academic associations like the European Accounting Association.

• Education:
  • 1984–1991: Diplom in Wirtschaftsmathematik (Ulm University)
  • 1987–1988: M.Sc. Mathematics (Syracuse University)
  • 1991–1994: Dr. oec. (St. Gallen University)
  • 1996–2002: Habilitation (Ulm University)
• Awards:
  • Amicitia-Preis (1994)
  • SVOR/ASRO Prize (1997)
• Key Research Themes:
  • Strategic performance measurement
  • Risk management in corporate finance
  • Family business governance
  • Stakeholder-oriented corporate control

His publications span management accounting, operations research, and corporate governance, with a focus on bridging theoretical concepts with practical managerial challenges. He actively contributes to academic communities through editorial roles and association memberships.