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Power of female scientists: Prof. Dr. Bostandzic now on the supervisory board!
Prof. Dr. Denefa Bostandzic is appointed to the supervisory board of NATIONAL-BANK AG. A look at her career at the UNI Witten/Herdecke.
Power of female scientists: Prof. Dr. Bostandzic now on the supervisory board!
On May 14, 2025, Prof. Dr. Denefa Bostandzic elected to the supervisory board of NATIONAL-BANK AG. This appointment was made at the suggestion of the Supervisory Board on March 20, 2025. Prof. Dr. Bostandzic has been a professor of corporate finance at the University of Witten/Herdecke (UW/H) since 2021 and has an extensive academic career in the field of finance.
Before her current position, she was a junior professor for business administration, especially finance, at the Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf. She completed her education in economics in 2010 with a degree in economics. Four years later she received her doctorate from the Ruhr University in Bochum. rer. oec. with the dissertation “Systemic Risk and the Financial System”.
Achievements and awards
Prof. Dr. Bostandzic has received several awards for her scientific achievements. The University Prize of the German Stock Institute and the Sponsorship Prize of the Foundation for Corporate Financing and Capital Markets are just some of the honors she has received for her outstanding work. The University of Witten/Herdecke sees this appointment as a confirmation of its claim to combine science with social and economic impact.
The election to the supervisory board of NATIONAL-BANK AG marks a significant step in her career and underlines her expertise in the field of finance. Your experiences and academic successes will certainly bring valuable impetus to the company.
Career development and networking opportunities
The role of Prof. Dr. Bostandzic on the supervisory board could also be complemented by her careful training and the attention-grabbing connections of the University of Witten/Herdecke in the department. Their lists of awards and engagement not only reinforce the university's reputation, but also provide future students with insight into possible career paths and networking opportunities.
In addition to promoting academic prosperity, the university's offerings also include career services that help students develop greater self-confidence and showcase their skills. Building on concepts from leading institutions such as King's College London, the UW/H Business School offers tailored support for students so that they can assert themselves in a competitive job market.
Overall, the choice of Prof. Dr. Denefa Bostandzic not only represents a recognition of her work, but also a significant connection between academic excellence and practical application in the financial industry.