The Presidential Board of Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences leads the university in accordance with the Hessian University Law (HHG). Pursuant to § 43 HessHG the Presidential Board is responsible for all matters which are not expressly allocated to other bodies. It promotes the university's modern internal and external development with the participation of the Academic Senate and the University Council together with the Faculties and university members.
The Presidential Board is the university's managing body and consists of the President, two Vice Presidents and the Head of Administration. The position of the Head of Administration is currently vacant.
President of Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is Prof. Dr. Kai-Oliver Schocke. His term of office runs from April 1, 2023 until March 31, 2029. In accordance with § 45 HessHG (Hessian Higher Education Act), the President chairs the Presidential Board and has the authority to set general policy guidelines. He represents the university externally.
The term of office of the Vice Presidents Prof. Dr.-Ing. René Thiele and Prof. Dr. Susanne Rägle runs from April 1, 2022 until March 31, 2025.
