Professor of Strategic Management (Institute for International Management Studies) at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, he served as Rector of the University from 1995 to 2000, during which time he led a major change-programme. He has been involved in the IIAS for many years and in particular, chaired our Research Advisory Council from its inception. Franz was educated in Austria (Linz), Belgium (Brussels – ULB) and the USA (Dallas). He speaks fluent English and French and is active in professional, international and scientific networks. His hobbies include gardening, music and sports, especially skiing.