Franz
Heukamp

Franz Heukamp has served as Dean of IESE and as the Antonio Valero Chair of Business Administration since 2016. He is a tenured professor at IESE, where he previously held the roles of associate dean for MBA programs and secretary general.

Professor Heukamp earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He teaches decision analysis and forecasting methods, and his research focuses on behavioral decision-making, with a particular interest in neuroeconomics.

As Dean, his priorities include fostering the generation of impactful ideas and thought leadership from IESE’s faculty, while strengthening the school’s international reach and positioning as a global leader in humanistic management. He places special emphasis on supporting executives and professionals throughout their careers with continuous, customized lifelong learning — particularly in response to the evolving demands of artificial intelligence, leadership development and the changing global landscape. He believes this requires a holistic approach to leadership grounded in human dignity and the development of the right attitudes, capabilities and skills.

Under his leadership, IESE has launched new research initiatives such as the Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Management Initiative and the Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He has also supported the introduction of new degree programs, including the Master in Management, the Master in Finance and the Munich Executive MBA, as well as Executive Education programs like the General Management Program and the Flexible PDD. In addition, he has championed pedagogical innovation, driving the development of new program formats and more interactive, dynamic classroom experiences.