Dr. René Rüth
Dr. René Rüth is the co-founder and managing director of the International Management College in Frankfurt (Germany) as well as the IMEC Institute for Management Education & Culture. The International Management College focuses on the sustainable development of managers, young professionals, and future leaders at the MBA level. The IMC collaborates with selected international universities and business schools, including the renowned Swiss School of Management. For its innovative, holistic development concept, the IMC has been awarded multiple Innovation Awards in the education sector (2023/2024). The IMEC Management Institute offers select training programs as well as research and consulting services for companies. Notable programs include exclusive international study trips for Master’s and MBA students to key global economic regions (e.g., Dubai, Singapore, India), supported by the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) and numerous prestigious corporations (e.g., Mercedes, Bosch, Emirates Airlines). The focus for MBA students is on global networking, strengthening leadership skills, and cultural competence.
In the academic field, Dr. Rüth also has an exemplary career, which is based on numerous study programs (e.g., in International Marketing, Brand Management, Corporate Social Responsibility), a Doctor of Philosophy in Management, and various executive-level academic qualifications. Prior to founding IMC, Dr. Rüth taught at various universities (e.g., Frankfurt School of Finance & Management), gave lectures at international universities (e.g., Mahidol University, American University Dubai), and was invited as a keynote speaker at international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Rüth has published several book chapters (e.g., on Corporate Social Responsibility) and academic articles. A notable achievement is the publication of the first German-language management book on “CQ – Cultural Intelligence.” Research projects spanning continents are a central area of interest for Dr. Rüth. Science, research, and management must nowadays always be viewed from an international perspective.
