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Liesbeth Enneking is Professor of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Erasmus School of Law (Erasmus University Rotterdam). She obtained her PhD in 2012 for research on civil litigation's role in corporate accountability for human rights and environmental violations. Her work focuses on legal frameworks for responsible business conduct in global value chains. Active legal expert in CSR debates Consulted for European Commission, Dutch ministries, NWO, and AXA Research Fund Current ancillary roles: Monitoring Committee for Dutch Insurance Sector's IRBC Agreement (since 2018), Dutch NCP for OECD Guidelines (since 2021), ABP Pension Fund CSR Committee (since 2022) Her research spans transnational litigation, private international law, and tort law applications to corporate accountability. Key projects include foreign direct liability cases, Shell Nigeria litigation, and EU sustainability directive implementation. Recent publications emphasize integrated compliance strategies and judicial remedies for host country communities. Scientific recognition includes: Rotating Professorship at University of Leuven (2015-2016) Utrecht University Focus program grants (2010-2012) 'Scriptie uit de la' prize (2007) Enneking has held positions at Utrecht Center for Accountability and Liability Law (2013-2017) and contributes to multidisciplinary research projects. She analyzes intersections between psychology and legal decision-making, particularly in evidence evaluation and liability determination.

• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
• Human Rights Law
• Environmental Law
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Hans van Ees is a Professor of Corporate Governance and Institutions at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, where he is affiliated with the Global Economics & Management department. His research focuses on corporate governance systems, executive compensation practices, and the influence of formal and informal institutions on corporate behavior. He maintains an active role in the academic and professional corporate governance community through editorial work and visiting professorships. Professor van Ees' research interests span several key areas in corporate governance. His work examines board diversity, executive compensation structures, corporate bribery, stewardship governance, and the evolving role of boards in corporate purpose and strategy. His approach combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses, particularly focusing on Dutch corporate contexts while maintaining international relevance. His research often takes a multilevel perspective, considering firm, industry, and macro environmental factors that shape governance practices. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on systematic reviews and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding boardroom dynamics. He has produced significant work on board diversity, examining both its antecedents and consequences through comprehensive literature reviews. His research also explores the relationship between CEO career horizons and corporate bribery, directors' digital expertise, and the transition from ambivalence to stewardship commitment in governance practices. These works collectively highlight trends toward more integrated, behaviorally informed approaches to corporate governance that consider both institutional contexts and individual decision-making processes. Professor van Ees serves on the Editorial Board of European Management Review and the Board of Jaarboek Corporate Governance. He is also a Visiting Professor at LUISS University in Rome and regularly contributes to corporate governance workshops including the Eden Workshop on Corporate Governance at the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management. His expertise is frequently sought by media outlets, as evidenced by his expert commentary in popular press on corporate governance issues. In addition to his academic work, Professor van Ees has been actively involved in corporate governance education through the MBA and Executive Programs at the Faculty of Economics and Business. He has also contributed to governance capacity building in international contexts, including work with the Institute of Social Studies in Paramaribo, Surinam, in cooperation with Maastricht School of Management.

• Corporate Governance
• Executive Compensation
• Formal and Informal Institutions
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Hans van Oosterhout is a Professor of Corporate Governance and Responsibility in the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. He holds a MSc from Leiden University (1993) and a PhD from Erasmus University (2002). His research focuses on ownership and governance strategies across firm types, including family firms, professional partnerships, and new ventures. He has held visiting positions at the Wharton School, serves on RSM BV's board, and engages in non-executive roles with private enterprises. Education: MSc in Management, Leiden University (1993) PhD in Strategic Management, Erasmus University (2002) Research Interests: Ownership dynamics, governance mechanisms, shareholder democracy, family firm transitions, and professional service firm management. He explores how governance structures evolve under institutional pressures and strategic choices. Key Contributions: Over 35 articles in top-tier journals like Academy of Management Journal and Organization Science . Recent work examines symbolic shareholder voting behaviors and political influences on corporate governance. His 2007 ERIM Top Article Award-winning research remains influential. Awards: ERIM Top Article Award (2007). Advising & Grants: Supervised 17 PhD candidates, including prominent scholars like Omar El Nayal and Pushpika Vishwanathan. Active in advising on governance challenges for firms navigating ownership transitions and political interfaces. Labs/Teams: Leads strategic management research groups at RSM, collaborating across disciplines to address global governance complexities.

• Corporate Governance
• Strategic Management
• Family Firm Governance
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Dr. Michel Dumontier is a Distinguished Professor of Data Science at Maastricht University, where he serves as the founder and Director of the Institute of Data Science. He is internationally recognized as a co-founder of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles, which have transformed scientific data management globally. His academic background includes: BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Manitoba (1999) PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Toronto (2004) Assistant/Associate Professor at Carleton University (2005-2013) Associate Professor at Stanford University (2013-2016) Distinguished Professor at Maastricht University (2017-present) Dr. Dumontier's research focuses on unlocking data potential for scientific discovery, with expertise in knowledge graphs for drug discovery and personalized medicine. His work spans FAIR data principles, generative AI, machine learning, semantic technologies, ontology, and data integration. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward applying generative AI to healthcare data, with increasing focus on synthetic health data generation, privacy-preserving techniques, and knowledge graph applications in drug repurposing. His work bridges computer science, biomedical informatics, and clinical applications across multiple medical domains. Dr. Dumontier has secured significant research funding as a principal investigator: NWO (Dutch Research Council) Horizon Europe MCSA NIH/NCATS ARPA-H He coordinates the AIDAVA and REALM projects, leads the NCATS Biomedical Data Translator, and directs the GENIUS AI lab. As editor-in-chief of the journal Data Science, he shapes discourse in the field. Dr. Dumontier maintains active industry connections through: Minderheidsaandeelhouder at Data2Discovery Inc Scientific advisor and minority shareholder at OntoForce NV Scientific advisor, board member, and minority shareholder at Comunicare Editor-in-chief of Data Science Journal at Sage Publishing

• FAIR data
• generative artificial intelligence
• machine learning
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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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Rick Kramer is an Assistant Professor at the Building Physics and Services unit within the Department of Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands. His work focuses on advancing building automation and energy efficiency through innovative control strategies and fault detection systems for indoor environments. His educational background includes: MSc (with honors) in Building Services from Eindhoven University of Technology (2012) PhD (with honors) from Eindhoven University of Technology with dissertation on 'Energy efficient indoor climate control strategies for museums respecting collection preservation and thermal comfort of visitors' (2017) Rick Kramer's research centers on smart control of indoor environments and fault detection in HVAC systems. His work combines data-driven techniques with expert knowledge to develop algorithms that optimize energy efficiency while maintaining human wellbeing in offices, preserving collections in museums, and ensuring proper conditions in cleanrooms. He collaborates extensively with both large companies and SMEs on R&D projects aimed at accelerating market uptake of innovations to address societal challenges. His specific expertise spans low delta-T syndrome in cooling systems, cooling coil design and performance, automatic fault detection and diagnosis (AFDD), and the impact of indoor environmental conditions on human comfort and performance. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cooling system optimization, particularly addressing low delta-T syndrome through advanced modeling techniques and practical solutions. His work bridges theoretical research with practical implementation in building systems, contributing significantly to energy conservation in the built environment. Rick has been recognized for his contributions to the field with: TVVL's BJ Max prize for his publications on the museum environment (2019) Best PhD dissertation award from the Department of Built Environment (2017) As an active member of the academic community, Rick serves as a reviewer for 20+ academic journals and has participated in several scientific committees for international conferences. Through his company DYSECO B.V., where he serves as co-founder, shareholder, and director, he bridges the gap between academic research and practical implementation in the building industry. Rick leads research within the EAISI (Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute) and EIRES (Energy Innovation and Research in the Built Environment) groups, focusing on applying AI and data science to building systems. His work contributes significantly to addressing sustainability challenges in the built environment through innovative technological solutions.

• Building automation
• Indoor environmental control
• HVAC systems
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Guosong Xu is an Associate Professor of Finance at the RSM Erasmus University , focusing on corporate finance, climate finance, and political economics. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through research on climate resilience and corporate policy. Primary research areas: Corporate finance, climate economics, M&A strategy Key collaborations: Farooq Ahmad, Nihat Aktas, Eliezer Fich, Douglas Cumming Media engagement: Luxury Adviser , London School of Economics , RSM Discovery His scientific awards include the Best Paper in Corporate Finance at SFS Cavalcade North America 2021. Recent publications analyze climate risk , tax policy spillovers , and media bias in financial journalism. Notable work includes studies on PACE loans, corporate tax competition, and board reforms in international M&A contexts.

• Corporate Finance
• Climate Finance
• Political Economics
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Christoph Van der Elst is a Full Professor of Business Law and Economics at Tilburg Law School, affiliated with the Private, Business, and Labour Law department. He holds visiting professorships globally and is a member of the Belgian bar and ECGI. His research focuses on corporate law and sustainability, shareholder activism, and empirical legal analysis. Active in interdisciplinary projects like 'Connecting Responsible Organizations,' he explores topics such as sustainable governance, ESG reporting, and legal tech applications in blockchain and corporate governance. He has over 150 publications, including works on shareholder sustainability questions, SFDR reporting, and auditor selection processes. External roles include membership in the NWO Scientific Advisory Board and the Scientific Advisory Committee of Tilburg Law School. Education: Research Assistant, Financial Law Institute (Ghent University, 1995–2001) Attorney at the Belgian Bar (since 1995) Professorial roles at Ghent University (2001–2005) and Tilburg University (2005–present) Research Interests: Corporate Law, Sustainability, Shareholder Activism, Legal Tech, Blockchain Governance, ESG Compliance. Recent Work Trends: Analysis of shareholder engagement mechanisms, legal frameworks for digital governance (DAOs, blockchain), and corporate sustainability reporting strategies. Recent articles highlight the strategic use of shareholder questions in Dutch AGMs and the role of legal tech in corporate decision-making. Grants & Projects: Leads projects on corporate governance dynamics, sustainable business reporting, and the legal implications of financial innovations. Collaborations include global networks on corporate law and economic policy. Labs/Teams: Part of Tilburg Law and Economic Center (TILEC) and the 'Connecting Responsible Organizations' research program, fostering interdisciplinary legal and economic research.

• Corporate Law and Sustainability
• Sustainable Corporate Governance
• Shareholder Activism
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Reginald Hooghiemstra is a Professor in the Accounting department at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, Netherlands. With an extensive research career spanning over 15 years, he has established himself as a leading scholar in accounting, corporate governance, and auditing research, with particular expertise in international contexts and cross-cultural comparisons. Professor Hooghiemstra's research interests focus on corporate governance practices, board composition and effectiveness, audit quality and decision-making, executive compensation structures, and the relationship between corporate social responsibility and governance mechanisms. His work frequently examines how cultural, institutional, and regulatory factors influence accounting and governance practices across different national contexts, with a particular emphasis on Dutch and Nordic corporate environments. His research output demonstrates significant impact through numerous high-quality publications in top-tier accounting and management journals. His work has been widely cited and has influenced both academic discourse and practical applications in corporate governance and auditing. Professor Hooghiemstra has also contributed to important policy discussions through his research on corporate governance codes and their implementation in the Netherlands. Professor Hooghiemstra has supervised multiple students throughout his career, contributing to the development of the next generation of accounting and governance scholars. His research projects often involve collaborations with colleagues across different institutions, demonstrating his active engagement with the international academic community. His work spans both theoretical contributions and practical implications for regulators, practitioners, and corporate boards.

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Auditing
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Tom Vos is an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University's Faculty of Law, affiliated with the Institute for Corporate Law, Governance and Innovation Policies (ICGI) and the Maastricht Law and Tech Lab. He also serves as a visiting lecturer (10%) at the University of Antwerp's Jean-Pierre Blumberg Chair, teaching international corporate governance and supervising FWO-funded research on short-termism in European governance. Additionally, he works part-time as an associate at Linklaters' Brussels office advising on corporate and securities laws. Education: Obtained bachelor/master/PhD in Law at KU Leuven (doctoral thesis on shareholder protection in share issuances) and an LLM from Harvard Law School. Research focuses on corporate law, governance, law-economics intersections, and empirical studies. Key projects include co-supervising a University of Antwerp research project on short-termism in corporate governance (FWO-funded) and participating in a Dutch government evaluation of the Reflection Period Law. His recent publications address judicial policy in corporate matters, shareholder activism dynamics, cross-border share issuance regulations, and sustainable governance models. Teaching responsibilities include Comparative Company Law, European Company Law, and Company in Society courses. Grants include Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) support for corporate governance research.

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
• Law and Economics
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Prof. Manuel Lokin is a Professor of Corporate Law at Utrecht University's School of Law and a practicing lawyer at Stibbe NV. His research focuses on corporate law, governance, and social responsibility, with emphasis on capital companies, corporate litigation, and sustainable governance frameworks. He serves as editor-in-chief of legal journals like Maandblad voor Ondernemingsrecht and regularly provides post-academic education to legal professionals. Lokin holds board roles at institutions including the CBG and Zwanenbroedershuis Museum Foundation. His work bridges legal theory, corporate practice, and societal impact, addressing modern challenges in corporate law such as climate transition plans and executive compensation reforms. Research Interests: Company Law, Corporate Governance, CSR, Social Enterprise, and Institutions for Open Societies. His contributions span articles on legal frameworks for corporate transactions, governance reforms, and sustainability practices. Key Activities: Editorial leadership in corporate law publications, legal education programs, and supervisory roles in non-profits. His recent work explores climate policy alignment in corporate governance and equitable remuneration practices.

• Company Law
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Dr. Torsten Jochem is an Associate Professor in Finance at the University of Amsterdam. His research examines employee incentives, shareholder engagement through voting and activism, governance-related securities legislation, and team effectiveness in scientific settings.

• Employee Incentives
• Shareholder Engagement
• Corporate Governance
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Willem Schramade is a part-time Assistant Professor of Corporate Finance at ESE, Erasmus University, and a Visiting Fellow at the Rotterdam School of Management, Department of Finance. He is also an equity analyst at Robeco, specializing in Materials companies. His academic work bridges finance and sustainability, with a focus on valuation and equity analysis methods. Institution: Erasmus University School: Rotterdam School of Management Department: Department of Finance Position: Part-time Assistant Professor Willem Schramade earned his MSc from Tilburg University and his PhD from Erasmus University. His research interests are centered on corporate finance, particularly valuation techniques, equity analysis, and the integration of sustainability into financial decision-making. He is deeply engaged in advancing stakeholder governance, sustainable investment frameworks, and responsible management education. His recent publications (2024–2025) explore critical themes such as shareholder versus stakeholder governance, appropriate discount rates for sustainability, human rights investing, and decision rules for corporate investment. These works consistently emphasize the need to evolve traditional finance paradigms to address environmental and social externalities, aligning financial practices with long-term societal value. Willem Schramade has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He collaborates extensively with Dirk Schoenmaker on topics related to sustainable finance and responsible management. While no formal advisees are listed, his work in finance education suggests a commitment to mentoring future professionals. There is no mention of specific grants or funding sources in the provided information. Willem is actively involved in public engagement, with media appearances and contributions discussing the transformation of finance to incorporate sustainability. His work has been covered by Schroders and other outlets, reflecting its relevance to both academic and industry audiences.

• Corporate Finance
• Valuation
• Equity Analysis
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Yanze Zhang is a researcher at the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His work focuses on intersections between strategic management, international business, and corporate governance. University: Erasmus University Rotterdam School: Rotterdam School of Management Department: Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Academic Rank: Researcher Research Interests: Yanze Zhang's research explores political risk dynamics in multinational corporations (MNCs), behavioral economics in corporate governance, and decision-making under uncertainty. Recent Publications: His 2022 article in the Journal of World Business analyzes how CEO wealth at risk influences MNCs' responses to political risk, contributing to behavioral theories in global business contexts. Professional Activities: He delivered an academic talk on social media's role in shareholder voting at Rotterdam School of Management in October 2020.

• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
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Professor Patrick C. Leyens serves as Professor of Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law at the University of Bremen's Faculty of Law since 2020, where he also holds the position of Vice Dean since winter term 2024/25 and Director of the Institute for Commercial Law. He maintains an honorary professorship at the Rotterdam Institute of Law and Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam since 2014. His academic career includes positions as Junior Professor of Private Law and Economic Analysis at the University of Hamburg (2007-2013) and professorships at Karl-Franzens-University of Graz. Professor Leyens' research focuses on corporate governance, commercial law, securities regulation, and the intersection of law and economics. His work addresses contemporary challenges including supply chain due diligence, AI liability frameworks, and corporate transaction structures. He has published extensively on corporate governance structures, M&A processes, and regulatory responses to technological innovation. His recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving regulatory frameworks, particularly the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), as well as the legal implications of artificial intelligence and smart contracts. His publications reveal a pattern of bridging theoretical legal scholarship with practical business applications. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Otto-Hahn-Medal of the German Max Planck Society Awarded Best EMLE Teacher of the Year 2022/23 by student vote Professor Leyens actively supervises doctoral candidates and master's theses, with notable students including Stefan Heiss (Theodor Körner Award recipient for AI liability research) and Julius Goetsch. He leads a research team comprising Niklas Derwort, Govinda Geiger, Julius Goetsch, and Paulina Skarke. His practical engagement includes organizing annual M&A seminars in collaboration with law firm Noerr, providing students with direct exposure to transactional practice. He directs the Institute for Commercial Law at the University of Bremen, which serves as a hub for research on corporate transactions, governance structures, and regulatory developments. The institute maintains strong connections with legal practice through collaborations with firms like Noerr and engagement with regulatory bodies including the German Federal Ministry of Finance.

• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Securities Regulation
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