Malte Brettel

Malte Brettel is a distinguished Vice-Rector and Professor at RWTH Aachen University, with extensive expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation.

He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at WHU dash Otto Beisheim School of Management and has a strong background in academic leadership and industry collaboration.

Malte Brettel holds a Dr. rer. pol. in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from WHU dash Otto Beisheim School of Management and a Dipl. Wirt.-Ing. in Industrial Engineering specialized in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universit\u00e4t Darmstadt.

Throughout his career, he has held significant positions such as Board Member at digitalHUB Aachen e.V., Managing Director at RWTH Innovation, and has been involved in various academic and industry roles.

He has a notable past as a Professor and Head of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Group at RWTH Aachen University, Vice-Rector for Industry and Business Relations at the same institution, and Chairholder in International Management and Adjunct Professor in Entrepreneurship at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management.

Malte Brettel's entrepreneurial spirit is evidenced by his experience as a Managing Partner at Abebooks, showcasing his multidimensional expertise across academia and business.

Apart from his professional engagements, Malte Brettel is a passionate runner, demonstrating his commitment to personal wellness and balance.