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.
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)
In Forbes, Sara Horn and Joanna Radeke from ESMT argue that today’s leadership approaches are insufficient for tackling the climate crisis or ensuring long-term business success. They call for a new kind of leadership that integrates sustainability at the core of decision-making.
With ZDF Morgenmagazin, Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT, discussed the proposed special fund for climate and industry, highlighting the importance of effective allocation and economic growth. (Video in German)
Joachim Wuermeling, executive in residence at ESMT's DEEP Institute, took part in a high-caliber panel organized by Börsen-Zeitung aimed at emphasizing that diversity in leadership is essential for the financial sector to effectively address complex challenges and better serve a diverse clientele.
ESMT Berlin has introduced full and partial scholarships for its executive education programs—Bringing Technology to Market, the General Management Seminar, and the Executive Transition Program—to enhance diversity in senior leadership roles by supporting candidates from varied backgrounds.
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