Fredmund Malik (born September 1, 1944 in Lustenau, Vorarlberg) is an Austrian economist with focus on management science and the founder and chairman of a management consultancy (Malik Management) in St.
Gallen.Malik applies systems theory and cybernetics to analyse and design management systems.
From 1974 to 2004 he was teaching at the University of St.
Gallen, where he is titular professor for general management, leadership and governance.