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Dr. Thijs Broekhuizen is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, specializing in Innovation Management & Strategy. He currently serves as Scientific Director of the University of Groningen Business School, Coordinator of the Northern-Netherlands Innovation Monitor, and Programme Director of the Executive MBA. His research focuses on digital transformation, value creation in innovation, and digital business models, with interdisciplinary insights bridging strategy, innovation, and digitalization. Education: PhD in Marketing (University of Groningen, 2006) MSc in Marketing (University of Groningen, 2001) Research Interests: Broekhuizen explores value appropriation in technology-driven contexts, digital business models, and strategic responses to disruptive technologies. His work emphasizes SMEs' digital transformation challenges, organizational identity during technological change, and AI-driven innovation management. Key areas include digital platforms, motion picture industries, and social media dynamics. Grants & Projects: TALENT4S3 (€165K, Interreg 2024-2028) SIRM (€189K, Interreg 2023-2027) NWO-funded studies on construction industry profitability and online customer journeys Awards: Best Paper Award at ISoF 2021 Best Short Paper Award Nomination 2021 Teaching & Leadership: Broekhuizen teaches strategy and digitalization in executive programs and has led the MScBA and EMBA initiatives. His educational roles include Programme Director of the Executive MBA (Energy Transition, Health, Sustainable Business Models tracks) and member of the Groningen Digital Business Centre. Labs/Teams: He coordinates the Northern-Netherlands Innovation Monitor (surveying 10,000+ SMEs) and collaborates with the Groningen Digital Business Centre to advance digital strategy research.

• Innovation Adoption
• Value Appropriation
• Digital Business Models
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Cees B.M. van Riel is a visiting professor in the Department of Business-Society Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University. He previously served as a professor of corporate communication and is a globally recognized expert in reputation management, employee alignment, and corporate branding. His research focuses on corporate communication , organizational identity , employee alignment , and industry reputation . He investigates how organizations build and maintain strong reputations through strategic internal and external communication, particularly during periods of change or crisis. His work bridges academic theory and practical application, influencing both scholarly discourse and corporate practice. His recent publications, including a 2023 article on museum-corporate sponsorships, demonstrate a sustained engagement with themes of mutual value creation, stakeholder management, and reputation dynamics. His body of work consistently addresses reputation management , organizational change , impression management , and corporate branding across diverse sectors. Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review Founder of the Reputation Forum The Netherlands (RfN) Founding Director of RSM's International Executive Master Programme in Corporate Communication Co-founder of the Reputation Institute Professor van Riel has supervised numerous academic works and has led major educational initiatives. He has been actively involved in global reputation rankings, including the Forbes-published Annual Reputation Institute Study. His consultancy work with multinational corporations such as ING, Philips, and Shell underscores his impact beyond academia. He has also held editorial and speaking roles, contributing significantly to the dissemination of management knowledge. He is central to a research network focused on corporate communication and reputation, with collaborations spanning multiple countries and institutions. His leadership in founding academic programs and professional forums highlights his role in shaping the field.

• Corporate Communication
• Reputation Management
• Employee Alignment
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Prof. Fedde Scheele holds the position of Full Professor at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Faculty of Science's Athena Institute, and the Network Institute. His research focuses on healthcare workforce dynamics, medical education innovations, and global health leadership development. He has supervised 25 PhD theses, contributing significantly to academic mentorship. Key research interests include nurse power structures in healthcare, non-clinical staff engagement, physician leadership in rural Indonesia, and student learning patterns through e-learning platforms. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and good health. Recent studies explore qualitative insights into hospital hierarchies, comparative analysis of clinical/non-clinical worker resilience, and transformative pedagogical strategies in medical training. Scheele's interdisciplinary approach bridges healthcare management, medical education technology, and global health policy. Advising: 25 supervised PhD theses (e.g., leadership development models, healthcare workforce studies). Collaborations span institutions in Indonesia and the Netherlands. Active in Athena Institute's interdisciplinary research networks and the Network Institute's digital health initiatives.

• Gynecology
• Healthcare Management
• Medical Education
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Dr. Joost Verhoeven is a Lecturer at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD), Department of Communication and Cognition. His research focuses on employee communication, including ambassadorship, customer orientation, and enterprise social media. He holds a PhD in Services Marketing from the University of Twente and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam's ASCoR. Verhoeven has authored numerous publications on communication roles in organizations, brand management, and social media governance. He received the 2022 Emerald Literati Outstanding Reviewer Award. His work bridges organizational behavior, strategic communication, and employee engagement, emphasizing practical applications for businesses and academia. Education & Career: PhD in Services Marketing, University of Twente Master's in Services Marketing, University of Twente Assistant Professor of Corporate Communication, University of Amsterdam (2010-2020) Research Interests: His primary areas include: Employee communication roles and their impact on organizational performance Employee ambassadorship and brand-building behaviors Social media governance and workplace communication Reputation management and crisis communication Awards: 2022 Emerald Literati Outstanding Reviewer Award External Roles: Since 2024, he serves as Managing Director of Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Commerciële Communicatie (SWOCC), overseeing academic research in commercial communication.

• Employee Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
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Evangelia Demerouti is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg. Her research focuses on work characteristics, job crafting, occupational wellbeing, and work-life balance. She holds a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology from Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg. Prior roles include assistant/associate professorships at Utrecht University and postdoctoral positions at Erasmus University Rotterdam and Radboud University Nijmegen. She has published over 200 papers and serves as associate editor for Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology . Key projects include LLEAD (logistics innovation), SHAREHOUSE (robotics impact), and supplier sustainability initiatives. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for sustainable development and health. Research interests span burnout prevention, job demands-resources theory, proactive behavior in diverse workplaces, and interventions for employee well-being. Recent studies address hybrid work dynamics, burnout in healthcare, and the impact of automation on employee experience. Notable achievements include the 2017 IAMC Article-of-the-Year Award and 2016 Best Paper Award. She has advised 79 students and contributed to 5 active/recent projects. Her labs focus on human performance management and EAISI Health initiatives.

• Job Crafting
• Occupational Wellbeing
• Work-Life Balance
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Aneeqa Suhail is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Resource Studies at Tilburg University, Netherlands, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from KU Leuven, Belgium. Her research focuses on strategic HRM, employee outcomes, leadership, and public sector HR reforms, with a regional emphasis on Pakistan and South Asia. Her work explores topics such as HRM autonomy in public hospitals, ethical challenges in disaster management, and the role of Sufi shrines in governance. She has published in journals like Journal of Organizational Effectiveness and contributed to edited volumes on public sector reforms. Her research bridges organizational theory and practical policy implementation, particularly in healthcare and public institutions. Key themes in her publications include the interplay between HR practices and leadership, multi-level employee dynamics, and institutional logics influencing HR adoption in public organizations. She has conducted case studies on work-life balance for public sector employees and analyzed decentralization reforms in Pakistan's health sector.

• Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Employee Outcomes and Performance
• Leadership
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Prof. Floor Rink is a Full Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), leading the Organizational Behavior department. Her research bridges psychology and management, focusing on social inequality (diversity, status, power) and strategic governance (leadership, board dynamics). She publishes in top journals like Academy of Management Journal and Psychological Science, and advises boards of major firms like PwC. Recognized nationally and internationally, her work addresses DEI challenges and ethical leadership. She teaches courses on organizational behavior and leadership, and holds visiting roles at Kellogg School of Management and ANU’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership. Education: PhD in Psychology, Leiden University (2005, cum laude) MSc in Psychology, University of Groningen Research Interests: DEI initiatives and resistance dynamics CEO/board decision-making processes Gendered leadership challenges Social capital and professional networks Workplace energy and crafting Her recent articles explore topics like CEO strategic uniqueness, auditor advice-seeking behaviors, and gender bias in DEI policies. She serves on editorial boards and supervisory roles, emphasizing applied research impact through media contributions and executive training programs.

• Organizational Behavior
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Leadership and Governance
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Prof. Mijke Houwerzijl is a Full Professor of Labour Law at Tilburg University (since 2011) and previously held a chair in Comparative and European Labour Law at the University of Groningen (2010–2021). She specializes in Dutch and EU labour law, with a focus on cross-border labour mobility, social security law, and enforcement mechanisms. She earned her doctorate from Tilburg University in 2005, examining the Posting of Workers Directive. She is a member of the editorial board of TRA: Tijdschrift Recht & Arbeid and chairs the Dutch branch of the International Society for Labour and Social Security Law (ISLSSL). Her research explores EU labour directives, temporary agency workers, minimum wage policies, and posted workers' rights. She has led projects like the WorkYP H2020 initiative on in-work poverty and the SENSE project addressing truck drivers' legal status. She advises the Dutch government on social impact strategies and contributes to EU policy consultations. Her work aligns with UN SDGs 8 (Decent Work) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Recent publications include analyses of cross-border agency workers' conditions, EU minimum wage directive interpretations, and transnational labour mobility challenges. She actively participates in academic conferences, policy reviews, and legal advisory roles, emphasizing social equity in globalized labour markets.

• Labour Law
• European Union Labour Law
• Social Security Law
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Paula Dirks is a full Professor of Management Accounting at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. She serves as Research Director of the Accounting Research Programme and previously led the Accounting Department. She holds a Ph.D. from Tilburg University and is a certified controller (RC). Her expertise spans management control systems, performance measurement, and strategic execution, with a focus on financial professionals' roles and interorganizational relationships. She teaches and supervises students across bachelor, master, executive, and PhD programs. Research Interests Dirks' work centers on performance measurement systems, management control strategies, and the evolving role of financial professionals in digital and sustainability contexts. Her research integrates academic rigor with practitioner insights, addressing topics like board dynamics, executive compensation in family firms, and climate change resilience through business circularity. Publications & Contributions Her publications in top journals (e.g., Accounting, Organizations and Society , Management Accounting Research ) reflect her focus on organizational resilience, digitalization impacts, and ethical frameworks. She also contributes to editorial roles, including guest editor for Management Accounting Research , and actively participates in academic and professional discourse through media engagements. Teaching & Supervision Dirks coordinates research in management control and supervises students in diverse programs. She is involved in executive education and serves on committees for academic accreditation and curriculum development. Professional Activities She advises on accounting practices, collaborates with practitioners, and chairs committees. Her work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical implications of theoretical frameworks.

• Management Accounting
• Performance Measurement
• Management Control Systems
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Prof. Irmgard Borghouts is an endowed professor of HRM & Social Security at Tilburg University, Netherlands, with an endowment from Instituut Gak. She leads research on inclusive labor markets within the Department of Human Resource Studies at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. As director of the People Management Center and a visiting professor at University West (Sweden), her work focuses on labor market policy, social security, and inclusive HRM. Her Ph.D. (2012) explored employment security systems across Europe, earning the German Science Prize (2016). She advises on disability insurance systems and sits on boards of organizations like Willem II Betrokken and ETZ Hospital's Supervisory Board. Education: Ph.D. in Employment Security Systems (2012), Tilburg University Research Interests: Her expertise bridges social security and HRM, addressing transitions to employment for vulnerable groups (e.g., disabled individuals) and job-to-job mobility. She emphasizes inclusive practices, policy integration, and employer roles in disability inclusion. Key themes include labor market flexibility, social policy alignment, and digital transformation impacts on work. Grants & Awards: German Science Prize (2016) EU-funded projects on labor market policies Netherlands Ministry of Social Affairs collaborations Labs & Teams: Leads the People Management Center, fostering interdisciplinary research on inclusive labor markets. Collaborates with global institutions on disability inclusion and HRM innovation.

• Employment Security
• Labor Market Policy
• Social Security
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Jeroen Derwall is an Associate Professor of Finance at Utrecht University School of Economics and holds a part-time position at Maastricht University. He is co-founder of the European Center for Sustainable Finance (ECCE) and has held previous faculty positions at Open University of The Netherlands, Tilburg University, and RSM Erasmus University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Financial Management from RSM Erasmus University. Derwall's research expertise spans sustainable finance and investments, with particular focus on how sustainability (ESG) issues affect financial markets, investment portfolio management, active ownership, corporate behavior, and firm valuation. His work demonstrates significant evolution from early studies on eco-efficiency to contemporary research on biodiversity risk, climate change impacts, and regulatory effects of sustainable finance disclosure. He has established himself as a leading scholar in the field through consistent publication in top-tier journals including Management Science, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Financial Analysts Journal. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining the materiality of ESG factors, with increasing sophistication in measuring environmental risks and their financial implications. The research shows progression from broad ESG analysis to more granular examinations of specific environmental risks like biodiversity and climate change impacts on firm performance. Moskowitz Prize from the Center of Responsible Business at UC Berkeley (2005) Finance & Sustainability Research Award of the French Social Investment Forum (2005, 2007) PRI/Sustainalytics Best Paper Award (2012) Excellent Graduate Educator at Maastricht and Tilburg Universities (2015) Winner of the 2024 GRASFI Conference Best Paper award Derwall actively supervises PhD candidates in sustainable finance and has co-developed Master's programs in Sustainable Finance at both Maastricht University (2014) and Utrecht University (2022). His research agenda has received external funding from MISTRA (2006-2011) and various institutional investors. He serves on the Academic Review Board of PGGM Systematic Equity Strategies (2022-2025) and the Netspar Program Research Council (2024-present), while also co-organizing major conferences including the inaugural Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance & Investments (GRASFI).

• Sustainable Finance
• ESG Investing
• Shareholder Activism
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Nicolai Fabian is a researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, specializing in Digital Transformation and its intersections with organizational strategy, ethics, and technology. His work addresses critical challenges in digital governance, artificial intelligence applications, and business model innovation for SMEs. Key Research Areas: Digital Transformation, Knowledge Engineering, AI Ethics, and Digital Governance. Recent Collaborations: Frequent co-authorship with scholars like Dong, Broekhuizen, and Verhoef on topics spanning cybersecurity, digital trace data, and platform dynamics. Research Trends (2022–2025): Focuses on the dual-edged impacts of digitalization, from economic value creation in SMEs to dystopian risks in AI and cybersecurity. Explores how organizations adapt to digital disruption through strategic learning, ethical frameworks, and data-driven governance. Network & Visibility: Active in international collaborations and cited across multidisciplinary domains, reflecting his engagement with global research communities.

• Digital Transformation
• Knowledge Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
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Prof. Floor Rink is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Identity Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen. She specializes in diversity, governance, status dynamics, and strategic leadership. Rink holds a master’s from the University of Groningen and a PhD in social psychology from Leiden University (cum laude). Her research bridges psychology and management, addressing topics like diversity in organizations, leadership during crises, and board governance. She has received a VIDI grant (2016) for her work on top management regulation and has published extensively in journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Psychological Science. Education: PhD in Social Psychology (Leiden University, 2005, cum laude) Master’s in Organizational Psychology (University of Groningen) Research Interests: Rink’s work focuses on identity processes in diverse teams, governance dynamics in leadership, and gender equity in organizational settings. She explores how status, power, and identity influence decision-making and collaboration. Recent studies examine resistance to DEI initiatives and sustainable development in corporate leadership. Awards & Recognition: VIDI grant from NWO (2016) Associate Editor, Academy of Management Journal (2019–2025) Research Affiliate, ANU Global Institute for Women’s Leadership Advisory & Grants: Rink advises boards and executives on governance and diversity strategies. Her recent projects include analyzing boardroom dynamics and ethical leadership. She collaborates with institutions like PwC’s Supervisory Board and the Dutch Healthcare Governance Association. Labs/Teams: Leads the Organizational Behavior research group at the University of Groningen, focusing on interdisciplinary projects combining qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Organizational Behavior
• Diversity Management
• Governance
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Prof. Dr. Henry Robben is a Professor of Marketing at Nyenrode Business University, where he is part of the Faculty Research Center for Marketing & Supply Chain Management. With extensive experience across multiple prestigious institutions including Erasmus University Rotterdam, Tilburg University, and Delft University of Technology, Robben has established himself as a leading expert in strategic marketing and innovation management. Robben's research interests span strategic marketing , innovation management , and new product development . His work explores how organizations can develop purpose-driven strategies that align with customer needs while fostering innovation. He has particularly focused on organizational purpose, examining how it influences work engagement and organizational performance through mechanisms like person-organization fit and meaningfulness. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the intersection of marketing strategy with organizational neuroscience and purpose-driven leadership. His scholarly contributions include publications in journals such as the International Journal of Research in Marketing, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and Frontiers in Psychology. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly in understanding how organizational purpose functions as a unifying principle that drives engagement and performance. Robben is co-author of several influential books including The Customer Leader (2021), Marketing Strategy and Organization (2011), and Marketing Management: The Essence (with Philip Kotler and Kevin Lane Keller). His book Visionary Marketing has significantly shaped contemporary understanding of marketing strategy. With extensive teaching experience in (digital) marketing strategy and innovation management across degree and executive programs, Robben has influenced numerous business professionals. His international experience as a visiting professor at institutions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America has broadened his perspective on global marketing challenges and opportunities. He has served on the supervisory board of Foundation Total Innovation Management and provided consultancy through Robin Beheer BV, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic research with practical business applications.

• Strategic marketing
• Innovation management
• New product development
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Dr. Guido W.J. Bruinsma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering & Business Information Systems at the University of Twente. His research focuses on serious game design for organizational digital transformation, particularly in areas like employee behavior management, human resources strategy, and business-IT alignment. He actively contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through his work. His research explores how serious games can facilitate complex organizational changes, especially in adapting to digital transformation challenges. Key topics include strategic human resources management, employee engagement strategies, and the design of interactive tools for organizational development. Recent publications highlight innovations in serious game frameworks for digital adoption and organizational strategy alignment. His work bridges educational technology with practical business challenges, evidenced by contributions to conferences like ECGBL and simulation methodologies in Formula One driver performance. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Dr. Bruinsma has supervised two academic works, though specific student names are not listed here. His research networks include international collaborations focused on digital transformation and games-based learning methodologies.

• Digital Transformation
• Serious Game Design
• Organizational Change
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