Erik Walter

Freitag & Co is a leading independent German investment banking firm with its main offices in Frankfurt and Boston. Since the foundation in 2002, Freitag & Co built a reputation of independence and quality. Over two decades, the company has advised on over 150 transactions with a combined volume exceeding €60 billion. We advise our clients on Mergers & Acquisitions and Divestitures, Refinancing & Financial Restructuring as well as Capital Markets & Control.

BLAK International was born out of one man’s lifelong passion for the aviation industry and his resolve to create innovative new services in private flight, initially in New Zealand, and now globally. Since its launch, BLAK has become the preferred private air travel supplier both to international corporations and many high-profile individuals who value time, experience, safety, and privacy.

WHU Studenten helfen e.V. ("WHU Students Help") is an initiative led by students and founded in 2004. The aim of the initiative is to "press pause" in a fast-paced world, to be grateful for what we have, and to encourage to give something back.

Victor has changed the private jet charter industry forever and generated huge revenue growth of 945%. Victor’s unique mix of hi-tech booking, high-touch customer support and service transparency allows discerning travellers to fly when, where and how they want - an ultra-high quality travel experience.

The Pirelli & C. S.p.A is an Italian tyre manufacturer with a global manufacturing and retail footprint. They produce a wide range of high-value consumer tyres for the car, moto and bicycle segment. Additionally, they have the best R&D in class and are the unique supplier of Formula 1 and other well-known motorsport events, such as the SBK. However, Pirelli is not only a tyre manufacturing company but also sells its own calendar since 1964, which has contributed to forming the company’s image. Tasks: - Developing and testing new tyre recipes - Logistics with the business partner “FIEGE Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG“ - Human Resource Management - Working as an official agent at a trade fair - Procurement and return management using a Kanban-System

The „Consortium Gastronomie GmbH“ is one of the leading business catering companies in Frankfurt am Main, Munich and Stuttgart area. By working closely with regional suppliers Consortium guarantees for high-quality products. Veggie and Vegan is nothing unusual for the business catering of Consortium. Tasks: - Calculation and profitability control - Human Resource Management for specific events - Investment planning - Presenting financing concepts and negotiating with architects and public authorities - Own project regarding contract management

The „Deutsche Golf Sport GmbH (DGS)“ is the biggest full-service provider in German Golfsport. In addition to the exclusive marketing of the „Deutsche Golf Verband (DGV)“, the DGS provides professional advice, mediation, and organisation for golf engagement for commercial partners. Tasks: - Active support in the sponsoring and acquisition departments - Own projects „regarding the Audi quarto cup“ - Social media and print media review - Conducting interviews with the golf state associates

Chair of Technology and Innovation Management (Prof. Dr. Holger Ernst)