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.