Team

Prof. Dr. Torsten Wulf
Academic Director

Prof. Dr. Torsten Wulf holds the Chair of Strategic Management and Organization at HHL - Leipzig Graduate School of Management. In addition, he is Academic Director to HHL’s MBA program. His main research areas are diversification strategies, the role of top executives in organizations as well as scenario planning.

Prof. Dr. Burkhard Schwenker
Academic Director

Prof. Dr. Burkhard Schwenker is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Prior to this he was the company's CEO for seven years. In terms of know-how, he stands for strategy, organization and corporate transformation. Mr. Schwenker holds an honorary professorship for strategic management at HHL - Leipzig Graduate School of Management.

Philip Meissner, MBA
Research Associate

Philip Meissner graduated from HHL where he received his MBA degree with highest distinction. In 2008, he spent a semester in the MBA program at the John Molson School of Business in Montréal, Canada. Before joining HHL, he studied business in Kiel and gained work experience in the German banking and media industry.

Christian Brands, M.Sc.
Research Associate

Christian Brands graduated from HHL where he received his M.Sc. degree majoring in Strategy and Finance. In 2008, he spent a term abroad at the Helsinki School of Economics, Finland. Before joining HHL he graduated in International Management and French at the University of Bath School of Management, United Kingdom and gained work experience in the German retail and consulting industry.