Gerhard Apfelthaler

Gerhard Apfelthaler is a distinguished academic and entrepreneur with extensive experience in higher education and international management. Since August 2010, Gerhard has served as an External Reviewer for the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance (OAAAQA). Currently, Gerhard holds the position of Dean of the School of Management at California Lutheran University while also contributing as a Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. Gerhard co-founded the European Journal of International Management and is actively involved with various organizations, including Start-Up Kids and Hub101, focusing on entrepreneurship education and support for startups. Additionally, Gerhard is a founding partner at Oak Therapeutics and an executive advisor for CURE Pharmaceutical Corp. Gerhard's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural Management from WU Vienna and master's degrees from University of Vienna and WU Vienna.