About
Prof. Joris Knoben is a Full Professor at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Tilburg University. His research focuses on the interplay between organizational environments and strategic outcomes, particularly in entrepreneurship, innovation, and cluster dynamics.
- Current affiliations: Tilburg University, Fontys Strategic Advisory Board (2024–2028), WODC Scientific Advisory Board (2022–2023)
Research Interests include:
- Entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems
- Agglomeration effects and spatial mobility
- Alliance portfolio diversity and strategic collaboration
- Regional economic development in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Configurational approaches to firm performance
Recent Articles (2022–2025) examine innovation in aerospace clusters, CEO duality dynamics, resource utilization in developing economies, and social cohesion impacts on venture success. His work frequently employs configurational analysis and network theory.
External Positions: Member of the Strategic Advisory Board at Fontys Economics and Communication Institute (2024–2028); Scientific advisory board for WODC police performance measurement project (2022–2023).
