Prof. Dr. Mario Vaupel is a distinguished figure in the field of leadership and management. Armed with a Diploma in Social Sciences and a Doctorate in Economics and Social Sciences, he brings a wealth of academic and practical expertise to his role as Professor of Sustainable Leadership.

Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. Vaupel has dedicated himself to researching transfer-oriented leadership development. He is a prolific author, with numerous publications on strategy and leadership. He is also recognized as a co-founder of the European Corporate Learning Forum (ECLF) and serves on the Board of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

Prof. Dr. Vaupel’s professional journey is equally impressive. It encompasses roles such as Sales Manager at Allianz Versicherungen AG, leadership positions at HDI, Division Manager at Victoria Insurances, and Chief Learning Officer (CLO) at ERGO. His tenure at ERGO also involved coaching top managers.

Currently, he is the Director of the consulting firm L21st Consulting and holds the position of Professor for Sustainable Leadership at Steinbeis University. Prof. Dr. Vaupel’s significant contributions led to the founding of the Institute of Executive Capabilities at Steinbeis University, which later merged to become the Steinbeis University – Schools of Next Practices (S-Next), where he now serves as the CEO. His dedication to leadership development and education is a hallmark of his distinguished career.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Aulinger is an academic with a strong background in organization and management. Since 2005, he has been privileged to serve as a Professor of Organization at Steinbeis University. In 2011, he, along with Markus Heudorf, had the opportunity to establish the Institute for Organization & Management (Steinbeis-IOM), an important contribution to the field.

In 2022, Prof. Dr. Andreas Aulinger assumed the role of Director of the Online Program at Steinbeis University Schools of Next Practices (Steinbeis-Next), a role that reflects his dedication to fostering education and innovation.

His educational journey began with a degree in industrial engineering from the Technical University of Berlin, setting the stage for a fulfilling career. Starting as a consultant at Management Partner and later heading the organization department at the renowned Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in Munich.

In 1996, he earned his doctorate at the University of Oldenburg under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Reinhard Pfriem, Chair of Corporate Management and Corporate Environmental Policy. In 2004, he completed his habilitation, marking an important milestone.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Aulinger’s contributions to the field encompass topics such as institutional organization, corporate networks, collective intelligence, and agile organizations. His strong dedication to research and education has allowed him to be a part of the community in the world of organization and management.

Dr. Stela Dhima is a distinguished lecturer with a profound background in psychology, boasting a Ph.D. in the field. Her expertise spans a wide array of sub-disciplines, including Organizational and Behavioral Psychology, Ethics in Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Social Psychology, and Child Psychology.

Dr. Dhima has made significant contributions to academia, research, and the business world, showcasing her versatility and knowledge. Her academic journey includes teaching roles at esteemed institutions, including the Faculty of Social Sciences at Albanian University and University Marin Barleti, both in Tirana, Albania. Additionally, she has been a valuable member of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Tirana for over a decade.

Her international experience includes a tenure at the University of New York Tirana, in collaboration with the State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College, highlighting her global outlook and dedication to education.

Currently, Dr. Stela Dhima holds the esteemed position of Program Director at Steinbeis University – Schools of Next Practices in Berlin, Germany, where she continues to enrich the academic landscape with her wealth of knowledge and experience through lecturing and coaching. Her multifaceted expertise in psychology and her commitment to education make her a respected figure in her field.