Dirk Zinkweg

Dirk Zinkweg is an Assistant Professor & Program Quality Lead for Management at Northwood University. He holds a BS in Applied Chemistry from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Northwood University. With over 30 years of industry experience, he previously served in senior roles at Dow Chemical including Global Product Directory leader, Marketing Director, and New Business Development Leader. His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, leveraging real-world business scenarios to prepare students for professional success.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry – University of Waterloo
• Master of Business Administration – Northwood University

Research interests focus on applying industry insights to management education, particularly in entrepreneurship, leadership development, and bridging academic theory with business practice. His career trajectory demonstrates expertise in chemical industry management, marketing strategy, and innovation management.

No specific scientific awards or grants were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His professional experience includes 10 years as a Marketing Director and 5 years leading new business development initiatives at Dow Chemical.

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