Judith van Helvert-Beugels

Judith van Helvert-Beugels is a Professor in Family Businesses at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences since June 2021. Previously, she held roles as an Associate Professor at the same institution, a project manager, and a lecturer at the University of Utrecht. She earned her PhD from Jönköping International Business School in Sweden, focusing on the role of advisory boards in family businesses, and holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Maastricht University with an exchange at Audencia Business School in Nantes.

Her research emphasizes practice-oriented solutions for entrepreneurial families, aiming to translate academic insights into actionable tools. Key areas include understanding family business behavior, wealth creation motivations, generational entrepreneurial transfer, and success patterns. A notable contribution is a 2022 workbook assisting families in communicating their business identity to stakeholders. She collaborates with knowledge institutions and market players to develop educational materials and tools for family businesses.

While no specific grants or awards are mentioned, her work emphasizes applied research to strengthen the entrepreneurial capacity of family businesses. She leads initiatives that bridge academic research with practical business applications, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.