Neveen Saied

Neveen Saied is an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour at Vlerick Business School, jointly affiliated with Ghent University. Her research focuses on identity construction, proactivity in workplaces, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and alternative work arrangements such as gig economy dynamics. She holds a Doctorate in Business Economics from Vlerick and Ghent University, and an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.

Neveen teaches DEI modules in Vlerick’s Full-Time MBA and Masters programs, and co-leads the Centre for Excellence in Leading Adaptive Organisations. Her professional experience spans 14 years across governments, NGOs, and private enterprises on four continents, including roles as a master trainer and coach. Her research emphasizes how workers proactively navigate identity challenges in turbulent environments, manage client relationships in non-traditional work settings, and foster inclusive workplace cultures.

Her recent work explores identity resilience in adversarial contexts, gig workers’ thriving strategies, and ambivalent identification dynamics between independent workers and client organizations. She also investigates youth-led participatory action research methodologies for community engagement and hope-building initiatives.

Neveen’s academic contributions span organizational behavior, management strategies, and workforce flexibility frameworks. She actively bridges theoretical research with practical applications through executive education and organizational consulting.