Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schäfermeier holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn. His research in information technology management has resulted in over 30 publications in journals like SAE Transactions and Springer. He has held senior roles at Bertelsmann mediaSystems, arvato systems, and as Global IT Director. Since March 2008, he has served as Vice President at Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, focusing on information management and ERP systems.