Lutz Kaufmann

Dr. Lutz Kaufmann is a distinguished academic and executive with a broad educational background and extensive experience in the business and academic worlds. He holds multiple degrees including a PhD, Habilitation, and Dipl.-Kfm. in Business Administration from the University of Giessen, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Kansas State University. Dr. Kaufmann also enriched his expertise as a Visiting Scholar in Supply Chain Management at both the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and Arizona State University.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kaufmann has held key roles in prestigious organizations such as WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management where he is a respected Professor. His valuable contributions extend to being an Associate Fellow at the University of Oxford, Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Veritas AG, Senior Consultant at Horváth & Partners Management Consultants, GM Europe Purchasing at General Motors, as well as internships at Credit Suisse and Evonik's Degussa division.