WFI Advisory Board

Das WFI Advisory Board, bestehend aus 35 Alumni und Industrievertretern, wird die Fakultät sowohl bei strategischen als auch bei taktischen Initiativen beraten, darunter strategische Planung, kontinuierliche Verbesserung unserer Lehrpläne und Studienprogramme sowie die Entwicklung attraktiver, zukunftsorientierter Karrierewege für Studierende.

Das neu gegründete WFI Advisory Board vereint eine außergewöhnliche Gruppe von WFI-Alumni – Fachleute, die das gesamte Spektrum der Karrierestufen und Branchen abdecken. Zu den Mitgliedern zählen leitende Manager in Führungspositionen bei großen Organisationen, fortgeschrittene Fachleute, die erfolgreich Innovationen in ihren jeweiligen Bereichen vorantreiben, sowie vielversprechende junge Alumni, die neue Perspektiven und zeitgemäße Erkenntnisse einbringen.

Mit diesem Schritt richtet sich die WFI noch stärker an den Best-Practice-Standards aus, die an international akkreditierten Business Schools üblich sind.

„Wir haben eine engagierte Gruppe außergewöhnlich talentierter und engagierter Alumni zusammengestellt. Ihr kollektives Fachwissen und ihr aufrichtiges Engagement für die Mission der WFI werden sich als unschätzbar wertvoll erweisen, wenn wir strategische Entscheidungen treffen und neue Chancen verfolgen.“ – WFI-Dekaneteam

Entdecken Sie eine Auflistung der aktuellen Mitglieder des WFI Advisory Boards und was Sie zu sagen haben weiter unten.

Vorsitzender des WFI Advisory Boards

WFI - Ab Pfeiffer

"It is a pleasure to contribute to the further success of WFI with 30 years of professional experience which is very much based on the great education obtained in our faculty."
 

"It is a pleasure to contribute to the further success of WFI with 30 years of professional experience which is very much based on the great education obtained in our faculty."
 

- Klaus-Ulrich Pfeiffer (Partner, KPMG )

WFI Advisory Board Mitglieder (alphabetisch geordnet)

WFI AB -Adenauer

“The 5 years at WFI belong to the most important years of my life. Not only have they given me the basic tools for my career, but they have also given me the most important social skills: teamwork, a sense of responsibilty and the ability to celebrate milestones in a team of friends."

“The 5 years at WFI belong to the most important years of my life. Not only have they given me the basic tools for my career, but they have also given me the most important social skills: teamwork, a sense of responsibilty and the ability to celebrate milestones in a team of friends."

- Marius Adenauer (Manager, Crossconsulting)
WFI AB-Baus

"My years at WFI were pivotal for my professional journey, fostering curiosity, discipline, and the confidence to build new things. 
I’m excited to give back by helping WFI continue to grow and empower innovative minds."
 

"My years at WFI were pivotal for my professional journey, fostering curiosity, discipline, and the confidence to build new things. 
I’m excited to give back by helping WFI continue to grow and empower innovative minds."
 

- David Baus (Founder, JUSTROCKET)
WFI AB-Beck

"WFI laid the cornerstone of my professional journey, shaping who I am today. That’s why I’m truly honored to be nominated as a member of the WFI Advisory Board — a role that allows me to help design and shape the future of WFI with vision and purpose."
 

"WFI laid the cornerstone of my professional journey, shaping who I am today. That’s why I’m truly honored to be nominated as a member of the WFI Advisory Board — a role that allows me to help design and shape the future of WFI with vision and purpose."
 

- Alexander Beck (Partner, BearingPoint)
WFI AB- Beckmann

"My time as a (PhD) student at WFI formed the basis for my success in Consulting. I remember the strategic lectures, many different initiatives with corporate companies, PE firms and banks as well as our academic cooperation with the excellent WFI partner university network around the globe. Now it is time to give back…

"My time as a (PhD) student at WFI formed the basis for my success in Consulting. I remember the strategic lectures, many different initiatives with corporate companies, PE firms and banks as well as our academic cooperation with the excellent WFI partner university network around the globe. Now it is time to give back and invest into the next generation!"

- Georg Beckmann (Partner, EY Parthenon)
WFI AB- Bürgers

“WFI provides a rigorous academic foundation and fosters analytical thinking, personal character development and the distinctive WFI spirit of commitment and collaboration, all of which shape my professional path. I look forward to contributing strategic perspectives and supporting the university’s continued advancement…

“WFI provides a rigorous academic foundation and fosters analytical thinking, personal character development and the distinctive WFI spirit of commitment and collaboration, all of which shape my professional path. I look forward to contributing strategic perspectives and supporting the university’s continued advancement as an Advisory Board Member.”
 

- Tobias Bürgers (M&A and Private Equity Manager, Accenture)
WFI AB-Creusen

“After almost twenty years of professorship at the WFI for leadership I am happy to support the further development with my experience in international Boards. I am looking forward to strengthen the exceptional strengths of this unique institution.”

“After almost twenty years of professorship at the WFI for leadership I am happy to support the further development with my experience in international Boards. I am looking forward to strengthen the exceptional strengths of this unique institution.”

- Dr. Utho Creusen (Board Director, Deli Homes and Hermes Europe)
WFI AB-Daume

"I am looking forward to being part of WFI's future."

"I am looking forward to being part of WFI's future."

- Dorette Daume (COO and CFO, Cashlink)
WFI AB-Decker

“WFI was the best starting point for my personal and professional growth. The strong academic standards, student groups as well as the alumni network helped me to create my own vision of a career and pushed me to start it. At WFI you make friends for life.”

“WFI was the best starting point for my personal and professional growth. The strong academic standards, student groups as well as the alumni network helped me to create my own vision of a career and pushed me to start it. At WFI you make friends for life.”

- Anne Decker (Co-Founder, tribewerk.ai and Managing Director, wattx)
WFI AB-Fuchs

“After having the pleasure of doing my Bachelor as well as my Double-Masters degree at WFI, learning a lot in hands-on seminars and outstanding lectures as well as profiting from WFI's tight bond and great network into the professional working world, I am more than happy to contribute to the future development of may Alma mater.”

“After having the pleasure of doing my Bachelor as well as my Double-Masters degree at WFI, learning a lot in hands-on seminars and outstanding lectures as well as profiting from WFI's tight bond and great network into the professional working world, I am more than happy to contribute to the future development of may Alma mater.”

- Leonard Fuchs (Senior Consultant – Technology & Transformation, Deloitte)
WFI AB-Götz

“I aim to help WFI equip future leaders with the analytical, technological, and academic foundation needed to navigate a world shaped by Data and (Gen)AI.”

“I aim to help WFI equip future leaders with the analytical, technological, and academic foundation needed to navigate a world shaped by Data and (Gen)AI.”

- Dr. Tim M. Götz (Data Analytics, Accenture DACH )
WFI AB-Gutekunst

“I look forward to bringing perspectives from finance and consulting to a community that is shaping the next generation of responsible leaders.”

“I look forward to bringing perspectives from finance and consulting to a community that is shaping the next generation of responsible leaders.”

- Dr. Özlem Gutekunst (Corporate Tax Advisor, Konzern Versicherungskammer )
WFI AB-Hansen

“In today’s competitive labor market, universities must equip students with confidence, adaptability, and creative thinking. As the youngest Advisory Board member, having just entered professional life, I offer a fresh perspective to support WFI in continuing to prepare students for a successful transition into the professional world.”

“In today’s competitive labor market, universities must equip students with confidence, adaptability, and creative thinking. As the youngest Advisory Board member, having just entered professional life, I offer a fresh perspective to support WFI in continuing to prepare students for a successful transition into the professional world.”

- Alina Hansen (IT Change Consultant, Accenture )
WFI AB- Helleberg

“I look forward to give back to my alma mater and help steer the development of the WFI!”

“I look forward to give back to my alma mater and help steer the development of the WFI!”

- Nick Helleberg (Co-Founder and COO, GreenForce)
WFI AB- Hillenbrand

“I am looking forward to working on the WFI Advisory Board, as during my studies I not only received excellent teaching but also experienced a very special family culture, both in my everyday student life and among my fellow students. It is important to create and maintain this for future students. I am therefore happy…

“I am looking forward to working on the WFI Advisory Board, as during my studies I not only received excellent teaching but also experienced a very special family culture, both in my everyday student life and among my fellow students. It is important to create and maintain this for future students. I am therefore happy to contribute my practical knowledge and professional experience to shaping the future of the WFI.”

- Dr. Christa Hillenbrand (Head of Shared Services Center, swa Netze GmbH)
WFI AB-Hoerter

“Having experienced WFI as student and PhD - a foundation of my own success- as WFI Advisory Member, I now contribute my international network and expertise to foster the WFI business school with focus on student‘s experience and career success.”

“Having experienced WFI as student and PhD - a foundation of my own success- as WFI Advisory Member, I now contribute my international network and expertise to foster the WFI business school with focus on student‘s experience and career success.”

- Dr. Steffen Hoerter (Executive Board Member, Munich Re Investment Partners )
WFI AB-Holtschulte

“WFI gave me the intellectual discipline and curiosity that still guide my work today. In the era of intelligent systems, I look forward to helping WFI empower students to think boldly, lead responsibly, and turn technological change into meaningful progress.”

“WFI gave me the intellectual discipline and curiosity that still guide my work today. In the era of intelligent systems, I look forward to helping WFI empower students to think boldly, lead responsibly, and turn technological change into meaningful progress.”

- Dr. Denise Holtschulte (Partner, DBeyond AG)
WFI AB- Keller

“In addition to providing me with a strong technical education, WFI taught me to take responsibility and achieve goals as part of a strong team.”

“In addition to providing me with a strong technical education, WFI taught me to take responsibility and achieve goals as part of a strong team.”

- Johannes Keller (Partner, GCG Unternehmensberatung GmbH & Co. KG)
WFI AB- Lehmann

“My time at WFI gave me the mindset and foundation to build my first company. It shaped how I think, work, and lead. As an advisory board member, I’m excited to give back, support the next generation of founders, and help transform ideas into real impact.”

“My time at WFI gave me the mindset and foundation to build my first company. It shaped how I think, work, and lead. As an advisory board member, I’m excited to give back, support the next generation of founders, and help transform ideas into real impact.”

- Xaver Lehmann (3xFounder of AI Businesses, The Honest Founder )
WFI AB- Meixner

“WFI was where I took my first steps into professional life. Now I am excited to support WFI’s next big step as an Advisory Board member. After everything I gained from my time here, it feels great to give back and help shape WFI’s future.”

“WFI was where I took my first steps into professional life. Now I am excited to support WFI’s next big step as an Advisory Board member. After everything I gained from my time here, it feels great to give back and help shape WFI’s future.”

- Maximilian Meixner (Commercial Manager, Meixner + Partner )
WFI AB- Niehues

“The WFI gave me an incredible platform to grow as a professional, with everything a great institution needs. I’m excited to help ensure it stays strong and evolves into an even better place for future generations.”

“The WFI gave me an incredible platform to grow as a professional, with everything a great institution needs. I’m excited to help ensure it stays strong and evolves into an even better place for future generations.”

- Matthias Niehues (Director-Business Development, Sunday Natural)
WFI AB- Patzki

“WFI provided the foundation and international perspective that shaped my career path from the early days to Executive. I am delighted to return to my Alma Mater as Advisory Board Member and share my experience, network and real-world insights with future leaders.”

“WFI provided the foundation and international perspective that shaped my career path from the early days to Executive. I am delighted to return to my Alma Mater as Advisory Board Member and share my experience, network and real-world insights with future leaders.”

- Kirsten Vedder Patzki (Founder, Consultant, Waves Advisory)
WFI AB- Poellmann

“My time at WFI was invaluable—I learned immensely from my peers and experienced significant personal growth. WFI taught me the true value of community and giving back. Hence, I look forward to contributing to our mission of excellence and continuing to learn from fellow Advisory Board members.”

“My time at WFI was invaluable—I learned immensely from my peers and experienced significant personal growth. WFI taught me the true value of community and giving back. Hence, I look forward to contributing to our mission of excellence and continuing to learn from fellow Advisory Board members.”

- Johannes Pöllmann (Investment Manager, Reimann Investors)
WFI AB- Rehbach

"WFI – Where Futures Inspire.
WFI shaped my perspective, built lasting friendships, and strengthened the mindset I bring to digital and technology today. I’m proud to give back and support the next generation of thinkers and leaders."

"WFI – Where Futures Inspire.
WFI shaped my perspective, built lasting friendships, and strengthened the mindset I bring to digital and technology today. I’m proud to give back and support the next generation of thinkers and leaders."

- Felix Rehbach (Manager – Digital Strategy, OMMAX )
WFI AB-Richter

“I am honored to serve on the inaugural Alumni Advisory Board. Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of mentorship and open dialogue, I am committed to inspiring future generations to confidently pursue their ambitions and reach their full potential.”

“I am honored to serve on the inaugural Alumni Advisory Board. Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of mentorship and open dialogue, I am committed to inspiring future generations to confidently pursue their ambitions and reach their full potential.”

- Mary Richter (Senior Marketplace Consultant, Amazon Ads)
WFI AB- Ries

“My time at WFI was shaped by its family-like community, supportive network, and friendships that went far beyond the classroom. WFI and my experiences in students’ organization & time abroad opened crucial doors in my career, and as an Advisory Member, I look forward to giving back by fostering the same opportunities…

“My time at WFI was shaped by its family-like community, supportive network, and friendships that went far beyond the classroom. WFI and my experiences in students’ organization & time abroad opened crucial doors in my career, and as an Advisory Member, I look forward to giving back by fostering the same opportunities and connections for future students.”

- Kristin Ries (Strategic EA to Group CEO, H&Z Management Consulting )
WFI AB- Ries2

“As my alma mater, WFI played a defining role in my development. I’m honored to give back and support the next generation of leaders.”

“As my alma mater, WFI played a defining role in my development. I’m honored to give back and support the next generation of leaders.”

- Michael Ries (Corporate Finance Manager, ALPLA Group )
WFI AB- Rockenfeller

"As an alumna of WFI, former member of various student organizations, and recipient of the WFI Spirit Award, I am delighted to be part of the future WFI Advisory Board."

"As an alumna of WFI, former member of various student organizations, and recipient of the WFI Spirit Award, I am delighted to be part of the future WFI Advisory Board."

- Franziska Rockenfeller (Product Manager, Mercedes-Benz Leasing)
WFI AB- Rodig

“From inspiring professors to lifelong peers, WFI influenced my career in meaningful ways. Now I’m proud and committed to supporting the university’s next chapter as an Advisory Board Member.”

“From inspiring professors to lifelong peers, WFI influenced my career in meaningful ways. Now I’m proud and committed to supporting the university’s next chapter as an Advisory Board Member.”

- Jan Rodig (Partner, Struktur Management Partner GmbH )
WFI AB- Salditt

“I enjoyed my time at WFI during my studies as well as my phd time. I am looking forward to serving as an WFI Advisory Board member to support making WFI the first choice for students.”

“I enjoyed my time at WFI during my studies as well as my phd time. I am looking forward to serving as an WFI Advisory Board member to support making WFI the first choice for students.”

- Dr. Thomas Salditt (Chief Sales and Growth Officer, SENEC GmbH)
WFI AB- Schuetz

“The WFI is at an important phase of its development as it matures as a business school. As an Advisory Member I look forward to connecting business practice and academia with a strong sustainability mindset.”

“The WFI is at an important phase of its development as it matures as a business school. As an Advisory Member I look forward to connecting business practice and academia with a strong sustainability mindset.”

- Christian Schütz (MD, Head of Sustainable Investing, Golding Capital Partners )
WFI AB- Veit

“WFI played a pivotal role in shaping my academic and professional journey. I am deeply thankful for the knowledge, opportunities and lifelong friendships it provided.”

“WFI played a pivotal role in shaping my academic and professional journey. I am deeply thankful for the knowledge, opportunities and lifelong friendships it provided.”

- Dr. Philipp Veit (Director Group Innovation, Boerse Stuttgart Group)
WFI AB- Wagner

“If you expect more than a plain vanilla curriculum in Business Studies, WFI is the right place for you. Out of the box thinking and a unique learning environment were pivotal to drive my academic and professional career.”

“If you expect more than a plain vanilla curriculum in Business Studies, WFI is the right place for you. Out of the box thinking and a unique learning environment were pivotal to drive my academic and professional career.”

- Dr. Andreas Wagner (Chief Sustainability Officer & ESG Head, HypoVereinsbank )
WFI AB- Walter

"I am truly grateful for the trust placed in me and for the invitation to join the advisory board of my alma mater. It is an honour for me to contribute to the university’s strategic development and to provide insights from practical experience.”

"I am truly grateful for the trust placed in me and for the invitation to join the advisory board of my alma mater. It is an honour for me to contribute to the university’s strategic development and to provide insights from practical experience.”

- Jonas Walter (Management Consultant, Deutsche Bank )
WFI AB- Weis

“At the WFI for me the letters were life changing - W - Met my Wife, F - made friends for life and I - laid the foundation for an International career.”

“At the WFI for me the letters were life changing - W - Met my Wife, F - made friends for life and I - laid the foundation for an International career.”

- Martin Weis (CEO, Capgemini Switzerland)