Ulrich Hommel

Ulrich Hommel is a Professor of Corporate Finance and University Finance at EBS Business School, where he also serves as Vice Dean and Director of the Strategic Finance Institute (SFI). His academic career spans multiple leadership roles including Dean (2000-2002) and Rector/Managing Director of EBS (2003-2006). He holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and completed his habilitation in business administration at WHU.

Hommel's research focuses on corporate finance, university finance, risk management, and entrepreneurial finance, with significant contributions to understanding venture capital structures, payment systems, and business school administration. His work demonstrates a consistent interest in how financial mechanisms operate within educational institutions and broader market contexts, particularly examining governance structures, risk allocation, and quality management frameworks.

His recent publications reveal trends toward analyzing corporate venture capital governance, payment system evolution, and the impact of external shocks like the pandemic on responsible management education. The research shows increasing attention to ESG considerations within private equity and the transformation of business education models in response to digital disruption and global challenges.

Hommel has directed the Strategic Finance Institute at EBS Business School, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of finance, risk management, and educational leadership. His collaborative work spans multiple continents, reflecting the global nature of contemporary finance research and business education challenges.