Dr Maxmillian Lude
Prof. Dr. Maximilian Lude is the NxG Award 2026 Special Partner, as a Jury member and as Mentor to the winners. He is the founder and CEO of Philoneos, a Munich-based consultancy specializing in innovation and transformation for family businesses.
Max is scholar and public speaker, as well as Professor of Innovation and Strategy at the Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences, where he teaches in a metaverse-based environment.
Maximilian earned his PhD from the Friedrichshafen Institute for Family Businesses (FIF) and regularly publishes and speaks both academically and professionally worldwide.
He is a dedicated lecturer, skier, and dog owner.