Draft:Guy Katz
Israeli-German economist, professor, author, and anti-antisemitism activist
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Guy Katz (born 12 May 1982) is an Israeli-German economist, professor, author, speaker, and activist. He is a professor of International Management at the Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM).[1][2][3]
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Early life and education
Born in Israel, Katz moved to Germany in 2004.[4] He studied economics and international management in Germany and earned his doctorate from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). His dissertation, published as Intercultural Negotiation: The Unique Case of Germany and Israel (2011), analyzed intercultural negotiation patterns and business relations between the two countries.[5]
He was a scholarship recipient of the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk (ELES) and received the Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich Medal in 2011 for contributions to Jewish academic and civic life.[6]
Career
Katz specializes in international management, intercultural negotiation, decision-making, and leadership. He previously taught at FOM University of Applied Sciences before joining Munich University of Applied Sciences in 2023, where he focuses on strategy, international management, and negotiation.[7] He has lectured on Bavarian-Israeli economic relations, noting Bavaria as Israel's key trade partner in Germany.[8]
He founded the Bavarian–Israeli Partnership Accelerator, supported by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, to foster entrepreneurial ties between Bavaria and Israel.[9]
Katz is the author of I'll Do It! (2020), which explores decision-making, personal initiative, and lessons from history and business.[10]
He contributes regularly to FOCUS Online on international affairs, leadership, and societal topics.[11]
Public speaking
Katz has delivered TEDx talks, including "How to Write an Email That Will Always Be Answered" (TEDxZurich) and "The Power of Positivity" (TEDxZurich).[12][13] He co-founded and organizes TEDxHM at Munich University of Applied Sciences.[14] He has also spoken on topics like standing out and first impressions in sales.[15][16]
Activism against antisemitism
Following the escalation of antisemitism after the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, Katz has been active in civic initiatives. He participated in demonstrations like "Run For Their Lives" in Munich, supporting hostage families.[17][18] He has commented on the Nahost conflict, expressing cautious optimism for de-escalation.[19]
In 2025, he co-initiated the cross-border alliance DACH gegen Hass (DACH Against Hate), uniting organizations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The group proposed a Five-Point Plan against antisemitism, emphasizing education, legal measures, protection of Jewish institutions, cultural exchange with Israel, and monitoring incidents. It organized a major demonstration at Munich's Königsplatz on 5 October 2025, attended by about 1,500 people, and submitted a petition (over 40,000 signatures) to the German Bundestag and other bodies.[20][21][22][23][24][25]
He has addressed hate speech online, advocating for reporting mechanisms.[26] In October 2025, Katz received death threats and antisemitic harassment linked to his activism, leading to an investigation by Munich authorities. The threats drew condemnation from political figures, including Bavaria's antisemitism commissioner.[27]
In January 2026, he organized the "March of the Living" in Dachau to commemorate Holocaust victims.[28]
At HM, he serves as the contact person against antisemitism, supporting affected individuals and developing guidelines.[29]