Werner Volz

Prof. Dr. Werner Volz serves as Professor of General Business Administration (specializing in taxation and finance) at University of Applied Sciences Konstanz since 1993 and is a founding member of the Konstanz Institute for Corporate Governance (KICG). He maintains dual professional engagement as Managing Director of Dr. Volz Tax Consulting GmbH while holding memberships in the Chamber of Auditors, Chamber of Tax Consultants, and CDU Economic Council.

He earned his doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Bayreuth in 1988, combining academic credentials with professional certifications as tax advisor and certified public accountant. His international experience includes guest lectureships at Swiss German University in Jakarta (since 2003) and Aston Business School (1984-1988).

Prof. Volz's research centers on corporate governance in family businesses, investigating critical intersections between tax regulations and business decision-making. His work examines business succession planning, company valuation methodologies, acquisition tax implications, and international tax frameworks - all with practical applications for medium-sized enterprises. This applied focus reflects the mission of University of Applied Sciences institutions to bridge theoretical knowledge and industry practice.

His publication record demonstrates consistent expertise in practical tax issues, highlighted by the 2022 expert opinion on Büsingen tax allowances and 2009 analysis of inheritance tax reform. These works reveal enduring attention to how tax policy affects real business operations, particularly within family-owned contexts where succession and valuation complexities arise.

As an active practitioner, Prof. Volz provides tax advisory services to financial intermediaries and serves as expert witness in company valuation cases. His professional engagements directly inform his academic work, creating a feedback loop between classroom instruction and contemporary business challenges. The KICG affiliation positions him within a dedicated corporate governance research ecosystem focused on German-medium enterprise contexts.