Robert Polatzky

Robert Polatzky serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, currently teaching the specialized course "M&A Tax" (B457) during the summer term. Concurrently, he maintains an active professional career as Partner in International Tax Services at Ernst & Young GmbH, Stuttgart, a position held since 2015 following his consultancy role in International Tax Law beginning in 2006.

His academic foundation includes Business Administration studies across multiple institutions:

• Friedrich Schiller University of Jena
• University of Technology Sydney
• Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen
• EM Strasbourg Business School

He earned the Diplom-Kaufmann qualification and became an Accredited Tax Advisor in 2009. His scholarly focus bridges theoretical and practical applications in taxation, with concentrated expertise in international tax frameworks and mergers & acquisitions taxation. This specialization directly informs both his academic instruction and high-level consultancy work, demonstrating applied relevance in cross-border financial transactions.

No scientific awards are documented, though his professional accreditation as Tax Advisor (2009) and progression to Ernst & Young partnership signify industry recognition. The available records indicate no formal student advisement or research grant activities. Similarly, no dedicated research laboratories or collaborative academic teams are referenced in current institutional materials.