Prof. (FH) Mag. Dr. Stefan Märk is Programme Manager and Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg (Campus Puch/Urstein), Austria. Combining academic and private sector knowledge (having worked as a family business coach), he started to delve deeper into the world of SMEs blended with a focus on family businesses: especially their threefold "Family-Business-Ownership" emphasis. In addition to his academic activities, he also works in the world of new learning approaches, with a special view on the combination of blending learning and the learning possibilities of organizations. Prof. (FH) Dr.

Dr. Mario Situm is Director of Studies and Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein. His research focuses on the early detection of corporate crises, corporate finance, risk management and family businesses. In addition to his previous activities in the financial services and real estate industry, he worked for several years in the banking sector, most recently in a managerial role and as an account manager for key accounts and special financing. He also works as an independent consultant and supports small and medium-sized companies in the implementation of a wide range of business management topics. He is an editorial board member and reviewer for various international trade journals.