Patrick Kenis

Patrick Kenis is a Full Professor at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Department of Public Governance within the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM). He holds roles in research, teaching, and leadership, including former positions such as Academic Dean at Antwerp Management School and Visiting Professorships at WU Vienna and Tilburg University. His research focuses on organizational networks, public administration, and governance, with a particular interest in interorganizational dynamics and institutional environments.

Career Highlights:

• Full Professor at Tilburg University since 2000
• Visiting Professorships at WU Vienna and Tias Business School
• Academic leadership roles at multiple institutions

Research Interests:

• Organizational Networks and Governance
• Institutional Pluralism and Strategy
• Policy Making and Public Oversight

Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize network governance challenges, unintended transformations in organizational networks, and accountability mechanisms in collaborative frameworks. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical case studies, such as the New Energy Coalition and regional youth networks.