Thomas Hartmann-Wendels

Thomas Hartmann-Wendels is Professor of Bank Management at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. He has held the Chair of Bank Management since 1999 and serves as Director of both the Institute for Leasing Research (since 2002) and the Institute of Bank Management and Banking Law (since 1999).

His research focuses on banking management, corporate finance, leasing, risk management, and financial regulation. His extensive publication record in prestigious journals demonstrates expertise in areas such as bank funding stability, risk reporting standards, loss given default estimations, and the impact of Basel III regulations on the financial system. His work often combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of German and international banking markets.

His recent publications show a continued focus on banking risk management, with particular attention to regulatory requirements, leasing industry practices, and private equity compensation structures. His research bridges academic theory with practical banking applications, making significant contributions to both scholarly literature and industry practices.

• Arthur Anderson Research Award (1987)

Professor Hartmann-Wendels has been actively engaged in media commentary on banking issues, with interviews in Deutsche Welle, Kölnische Rundschau, and Capital magazine discussing topics such as bank mergers, fintech disruption, and sustainable banking strategies.