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Prepared for Aran B. | Delivered November 14, 2019

Frank Piller's Biography

Goals

To understand Frank Piller biography, including his background, history, interests, skills, areas of expertise, and work history.

Early Findings

  • Frank Piller is a professor of technology and innovation management at one of Europe’s leading technology institutes, RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
  • He serves in the position of Vice Dean for Strategy of the School of Business and Economics.
  • Frank Piller graduated with a Ph.D. in Operations Management from the University of Wuerzburg, Germany, in 1999.
  • He frequents executive educational programs and management conferences around the world due to his prowess as a speaker. 
  • Frank Piller is frequently quoted by leading media publications such as the New York Times, Business Week, and The Economist, among others.
  • He is one of the most acclaimed experts in the areas of mass customization, open innovation and personalization, and open innovation.
  • Frank is currently pursuing research on innovation interfaces to explore how organizations can increase innovation success by designing and managing better interfaces within their organization and with external actors.