Our goals
The Münchner Volkswirte Alumni-Club e.V. (VAC) unites alumni and supporters of the Faculty of Economics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München under the motto "Thinkers become leaders". The VAC promotes the dissemination of new economic ideas and supports science and research both ideally and financially.
The faculty is one of the leading in Germany and Europe and offers an excellent analytical education. Students acquire the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees here and are thus optimally prepared for working life. Through close contacts with industry and state institutions, the VAC puts the motto "thinkers become leaders" into practice and strengthens the link between university and the professional world.
Our board members
Dr. Reiner Krieglmeier (Chairman), Founder
My motivation is to give something back to the students and the Faculty of Economics from what I received over 30 years ago. During my studies and doctorate, I received valuable advice and support from many fellow students and lecturers. I therefore have very fond memories of my student days at the LMU in Munich.
Dr. Joseph Fesenmair (Deputy Chairman), Attorney at Law, Partner RAe Bird&Bird LLP
The renowned Faculty of Economics at LMU is exemplary in its training of young colleagues. As an alumnus who was lucky enough to be able to study there, being able to give something back, to make an - at least small - contribution to supporting future economists studying at this faculty and motivating them on their further path, to stay in contact with friends and like-minded people and to be part of a high-quality network was the motivation for me to be elected to the board.
Dr. Benedikt Haas (Treasurer), Managing Director, Head of Group Development & Transformation, Bayerische Landesbank
I have been a member of the VAC board for many years. I still feel very close to my old faculty, where I graduated in 1992 and obtained my doctorate in 1996. With my position on the board, I would like to make my contribution to networking between the faculty, alumni and business.
Dr. Annika Bergbauer, Managing Consultant, Q_PERIOR
I am involved in the VAC to expand the fantastic network of former economics students and to strengthen the added value of the association - especially for alumni and alumnae. I want to make economists visible to potential employers, especially in data sicence and coding. As tech economists in corporations, we contribute to market research with AB testing or classic business analysis.
Dipl.-Volksw. Christine Bergmann, editor, journalist, presenter in the Economy & Social Affairs editorial department, Bayerischer Rundfunk
I was and still am an enthusiastic economist. I am always fascinated by the subject and also by the variety of ways in which I can apply my knowledge in my career. Giving students access to this diversity, giving them ideas about what they can do, encouraging them and giving them the chance to expand their network (and mine too, I'm happy to admit) is what motivates me to work on the VAC Board.
Our board members
Dr. Bernhard Kassner, Economic Consultant, AlixPartners
As a graduate and former doctoral student of the faculty, I would like to give something back. I have therefore decided to get involved with the VAC in order to make my contribution to further expanding the network and promoting exchange between the faculty, students and third parties. Together, we can further advance the excellent teaching and research activities of the faculty.
Dr. Bernhard Kassner, Economic Consultant, AlixPartners
As a graduate and former doctoral student of the faculty, I would like to give something back. I have therefore decided to get involved with the VAC in order to make my contribution to further expanding the network and promoting exchange between the faculty, students and third parties. Together, we can further advance the excellent teaching and research activities of the faculty.
Prof. Dr. Davide Cantoni, Chair of the Department of Economic History and Dean of the Faculty of Economics at LMU Munich
The VAC plays an important role for our faculty by maintaining the connection to our alumni and supporting students through practice-oriented offers and financial support. For almost 30 years, the close collaboration between the Faculty and the VAC has provided a unique opportunity for our students to benefit from the knowledge and experience of our alumni. As Dean, it is my declared aim to further strengthen this connection and to continue to help shape the VAC's offerings in such a way that they are optimally tailored to the needs of our faculty and our students.
Prof. Dr. Joachim Winter, Professor of Empirical Economic Research at the Faculty of Economics at LMU Munich
The VAC plays an important role in the life of the faculty. Supporting students through practical courses is of particular importance. As Dean of the Faculty, I am delighted to be able to contribute to the further development of the VAC's offerings.
Our statutes
Excerpt from the statutes: Name and purpose
1. The "Münchner Volkswirte Alumni-Club" (e.V.), based in Munich, pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes within the meaning of the section "Tax-privileged purposes" of the German Tax Code.
2. The purposeof the association is the financialand non-material promotion of science and research in the field ofeconomics and economic education for the general public. The purpose of the association is the financial and non-material promotion of science and research in the field of economics and the economic education of the general public. The purpose of the statutes is realized through the implementation and promotion of student advisory services, scientific events and research projects, in particular also through the awarding of prizes and scholarships for outstanding academic achievements, scientific work or special achievements in the field of teaching, the promotion of the provision of material resources for research and study purposes as well as the publication of outstanding scientific work, the promotion of contact between the various members of the Faculty of Economics of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München among themselves and in relation to third parties, in particular also to the supporting members of the association, for the purpose of cross-fertilization of scientific knowledge, its dissemination and implementation in practice, as well as in any other way serving the purpose of the statutes. [...]
The office
The VAC office supports the Executive Board with membership administration and the organization of events.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by e-mail at info@alumni-muenchen.de or by telephone at +49 157 5383 6745