ESMT Berlin is regularly featured in national and international media outlets. In our newsroom, we showcase selected highlights that present the exceptional achievements of our faculty, including their research activities, and offer valuable contributions to discussions in business, academia, and broader societal debates.
In the Financial Times 2025 Executive Education Rankings, ESMT Berlin has climbed to #4 worldwide for customized programs. Open programs also rose to 13th globally. ESMT remains the undisputed #1 provider in Germany, reinforcing its position as a leader in executive development with global impact.
According to Poets&Quants, ESMT Berlin students are spearheading a transformative initiative to rejuvenate Germany's most economically challenged city through innovative business solutions.
Eric Quintane, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at ESMT Berlin, spoke to WirtschaftsWoche about how when employees attempt to build connections beyond their department without involving their manager, some supervisors react defensively. (*This article is in German)
Lars-Hendrik Röller, Professor of Economics at ESMT Berlin, spoke with the Financial Times about Paris winning the approval from Berlin to remove anti-nuclear bias in EU legislation.
Thorsten Lambertus, Managing Director of the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP), wrote a column for Tagesspiegel Background in which he argues that Germany needs more champions for cybersecurity. (*This article is in German)
ESMT Berlin president Jörg Rocholl spoke with Ambition about seizing the day when it comes to unexpected opportunities, why leaders need to drive societal transformation and the way in which commitment to sustainability can foster a strong corporate culture.
In the Financial Times, ESMT President Jörg Rocholl reflects on the strategies employed by private equity firms following the acquisition of German banks.
An ESMT Berlin student group has been working with Stiftung Schalker Markt in Gelsenkirchen, a city facing extreme economic hardship. Yifei (Fiona) Chen, ESMT Berlin MIE Class of 2025, was one of the students on this impactful CIP.
Poets&Quants highlights leading MBA programs that offer specialized tracks in artificial intelligence and underscores ESMT Berlin's dedication to equipping students with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in business.
Executive Education Program Director Hilde Rosenboom explains to HR Journal how leaders can empower their teams to achieve top performance through attitude, clarity, and trust. (*This article is in German)
In the Financial Times, Jan Hagen from ESMT Berlin highlights how leadership that prioritizes psychological safety and sustainable performance can prevent burnout and foster long-term business resilience. Reflecting on the case of Heathrow Airport’s CEO, Hagens argues that high-pressure leadership environments must be reimagined to support both individual well-being and organizational effectiveness.
In a guest commentary for Handelsblatt, Jörg Rocholl, President of ESMT, argues that a merger between Unicredit and Commerzbank is premature. He emphasizes the need for both banks to first address internal challenges and strengthen their individual positions before considering such a consolidation. (Article in German)
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