Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche is an accomplished executive, academic, and startup advisor with a strong international track record. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Paderborn University and completed his PhD on “Remote Work – The Great Equalizer of the 21st Century.”

He began his career in Mergers & Acquisitions at a Big Four firm before taking on leadership roles as CFO and CEO of multinational companies in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, power tools, and railway maintenance. Andreas has lived and worked in the U.S. and served as Managing Director in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK, leading organizations with up to 1,500 employees. He currently serves as CEO of a Berlin-based global internet company and sits on multiple supervisory and advisory boards.

Fluent in four languages, Andreas is deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem as a founder, investor, mentor, and board member. He regularly supports student entrepreneurs and emerging ventures.

As a passionate speaker, podcast host, and guest, he shares insights on leadership, innovation, remote work, and global team management—bridging old-economy experience with high-growth tech.

For nearly 20 years—and continuing to this day—Andreas has been teaching at DHBW, FHDW, and THM, three leading German universities, with a focus on entrepreneurship, M&A, leadership, management ethics, and diversity. At KIU, his primary teaching areas are innovation and entrepreneurship. His academic work centers on innovation, AI, new work, and digital marketing, and he has published widely in these fields.

In his downtime, Andreas enjoys off-road adventures in Africa, hiking in the Alps, jungle tours, and relaxing on the Greek islands