Erik P.M. Vermeulen is a Full Professor of Business and Financial Law at Tilburg University and a key researcher at the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) in the Netherlands. He also serves as Senior Counsel Corporate/Vice President at Philips International B.V. , focusing on corporate governance, M&A, and securities law. His academic work spans comparative company law, innovation, and sustainable legal frameworks. Current Affiliation: Professor at Tilburg Law School Practice: Corporate governance and venture capital at Philips His research explores how legal structures influence corporate competitiveness and innovation, particularly in digitalization and AI. He emphasizes the intersection of Law & Technology , Responsible Organizations , and Entrepreneurial Finance . Recent article trends include insights on: 2025: AI-driven corporate transformation and global compliance 2024: Gen X's tech struggles and urban well-being 2020: Evolution of governance frameworks He directs Tilburg's International Business Law Program and advises SMEs through the International Venture Club . His global teaching spans institutions in Colombia, Belgium, Japan, and Israel.
Dr. Anindya Ghosh is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University’s Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), specifically in the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on Technology Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, Competition & Cognition, and Applied Machine Learning, with industry expertise in Imaging, Semiconductors, Wireless, Pharmaceuticals, AI, and Venture Capital. He holds a PhD from the Wharton School (2011) and has held academic roles at the Indian School of Business (2015–2018) and IESE Business School (2011–2015). His work explores themes such as technology sourcing dynamics, ecosystem governance via standards-setting, and alliance management. Recent studies address how firms navigate external technology sourcing preferences, shape ecosystem rules through complementarities, and resolve conflicts during multi-firm coordination. He has also contributed to debates on generalizability of archival-based research findings in strategic management. His research employs mixed methods, including computational analysis of standards-setting interactions and longitudinal alliance data. While no formal grants or labs are listed, his affiliations with TiSEM and collaborations with institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology underscore his interdisciplinary reach.
Prof. Philip Joos is a Full Professor of Accounting at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) and academic director of the Tilburg Institute for Private Debt since 2020. He is affiliated with the TIAS Finance LAB and previously served as vice dean education (2013-2018), academic dean of TIAS School for Business & Society (2010-2013), and Research Coordinator of CentER's Accounting Research Group until 2010. Prior to Tilburg, he held professorships at the University of Rochester's Simon School of Business. His academic credentials include a Business Economics degree from Ghent University, Master of Science in Finance from Vlerick School of Management, and Master in Statistics/PhD in Accounting from Stanford University. Doctoral work focused on earnings prediction, equity valuation in biotech/pharmaceuticals, and real options modeling using R&D metrics. Research centers on empirical financial accounting with sustained expertise in corporate governance, CSR, capital markets, and ESG reporting. Key contributions examine default risk in IPOs, IFRS adoption effects across Europe, and sustainable investment frameworks. Current projects analyze economic impacts of ESG disclosures, bridging accounting theory with finance and business strategy. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from traditional financial reporting (e.g., stock option disclosures, IFRS impacts) toward sustainability-driven topics like ESG performance during crises and pharmaceutical R&D valuation. Work consistently intersects capital markets, corporate strategy, and regulatory frameworks across Accounting, Finance, and Business journals. Scientific recognition includes: TIAS Best Teacher Award (December 2009) TIAS Best Teacher Award (June 2018) He teaches PhD-level courses in TiSEM's Research Master program, MSc financial accounting theory, and executive programs at TIAS. Leadership roles encompass directing academic programs and shaping global accounting education through the European Accounting Association (EAA), where he served as President (2017-2019) and founded initiatives supporting young scholars. Core affiliations include the TIAS Finance LAB and Tilburg Institute for Private Debt, which he established to study non-bank lending markets. His EAA presidency and chairmanship of the Education Committee since 2019 demonstrate active influence in accounting education innovation and international scholarly networks.
Prof. Dr. Sjoerd Beugelsdijk is a Professor of International Business at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen. He also serves as Research Director and holds a visiting professorship at KU Leuven. His expertise spans globalization, cultural differences, and national identity, with a focus on their economic implications. He earned his PhD from Tilburg University in 2003, focusing on cultural diversity and regional development. Research Interests: Beugelsdijk’s work explores cultural diversity’s impact on economic globalization, firm internationalization, and national identity. He has published over 70 refereed articles in top journals like the Journal of International Business Studies and Journal of Economic Geography. His recent projects include a government advisory report on Dutch national identity (SCP 2019) and the JIBS Silver Medal (2019) for contributions to international business research. Education: PhD (Tilburg University, 2003), MSc (Tilburg University, 1999) Grants: Over €1 million in funding from NWO (Rubicon, Veni, Vidi) and others Editorial Roles: Editor of Journal of International Business Studies (2016–present) Advising: Supervised 11 PhD students and served on numerous doctoral committees Key Achievements: Awarded the JIBS Silver Medal (2019), top teacher awards (2016–2018), and recognition for best papers in Academy of Management and Academy of International Business conferences. His research bridges economic geography, management, and sociology, addressing global value chains, cultural distance, and institutional hazards. Labs/Teams: Leads the Global Economics & Management research group at Groningen, collaborating internationally with scholars from Copenhagen Business School, Bocconi University, and others.
Job J. Andreoli is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Nyenrode Business University, leading the Nyenrode Incubator in Amsterdam and contributing to the Faculty Research Center for Corporate Reporting, Finance & Tax. His work bridges academic research and practical venture funding, emphasizing early-stage investment dynamics and collaborative ecosystems. He co-authored the award-winning textbook Entrepreneurial Finance: the Art and Science of Growing Ventures (2018), recognized for its interdisciplinary approach. Andreoli also serves as vice-chair of Nyenrode's Exam Committee and co-developed the institution's strategic plan (2020-2024). His professional background includes roles at Ernst & Young and Capgemini, as well as strategy consulting and start-up advisory work. Education: Master of Science in Strategic Management, Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University) MSc in Education, VU University Amsterdam Studies at the Asian Institute of Management (Philippines) Certified in Financial Management (CFM) from the Institute of Management Accountants (US) Research Focus: Andreoli explores synergies between funding sources in early-stage ventures, particularly venture capital, and is establishing a dedicated venture capital research institute at Nyenrode. His interests include entrepreneurial mindset cultivation, cross-border collaboration, and the integration of academic insights into real-world business practices. Awards: 2021 TAA Award for Most Promising New Textbook Advisory & Governance: Advisory board member at a venture capital firm Research team member for an online venture valuator Co-developed Nyenrode's 2020-2024 strategic framework Key Initiatives: He oversees the Nyenrode Incubator and collaborates with the Dutch Startup Association on an early-stage development program and investment fund. His work also involves supporting SMEs in financial distress through strategic interventions.
Prof. Henk Kievit is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Ecosystems at Nyenrode Business University. He directs the Faculty Research Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship and the Center for Strategy, Organization and Leadership. His teaching focuses on regional ecosystems, governance frameworks, and social entrepreneurship, employing blended learning methods. Research interests include digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, and societal governance transitions. His work bridges entrepreneurship theory with practical applications in food systems, digital economies, and social impact investing. Over 40 publications span journals like Journal of Technology Transfer and International Business Review , emphasizing ecosystem dynamics and policy implications. Active in Dutch innovation networks, he advises on agricultural transition initiatives in the Foodvalley region and sits on supervisory boards for social ventures.
Christof Beuselinck serves as Assistant Professor of Accounting at IESEG School of Management Lille within the Department of Finance, Audit and Control, and holds visiting professorships at Tias Business School, London School of Economics, Vlerick-Leuven Ghent Management School, and University of Antwerp Management School (UAMS). His academic credentials include: PhD in Accounting/Finance, Ghent University (2005) Marie Curie Fellowship, Manchester Business School (2002) Beuselinck specializes in accounting globalization research with emphasis on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) implementation and multinational corporate reporting. His expertise spans financial/management accounting, behavioral finance, entrepreneurial finance, venture capital, and tax enforcement mechanisms. He actively investigates how ownership structures—particularly private equity involvement—affect earnings quality, disclosure policies, and financial reporting outcomes across diverse regulatory environments. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on IFRS adoption consequences, private equity's impact on financial reporting, and multinational tax strategies. His research demonstrates methodological rigor in examining capital market responses to accounting standards and ownership interventions, with significant contributions to understanding earnings management in private equity-backed firms and cross-border financial reporting harmonization. His distinguished scientific recognition includes: Marie Curie Fellowship Beuselinck served as INTACCT Faculty on a European Commission Research Project (2006-2010) analyzing IFRS adoption's economic consequences across Europe. He has presented research at premier institutions including London Business School, INSEAD, Manchester University, and Rotterdam University. As an active Scientific Board member of the European Accounting Association (EAA) Annual Conference, he contributes to shaping the global accounting research agenda while maintaining strong industry engagement through teaching and expert consultancy.
Maria Cristina Sestu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Department of Global Economics & Management. Her research focuses on international business strategies, particularly foreign entry modes for SMEs and family firms. She teaches MSc courses on Foreign Market Entry Strategies and coordinates the MSc Thesis in International Business & Management. Her expertise includes joint ventures, family business internationalization, and transaction cost analysis. Key research contributions address SME equity entry choices, family firm ownership decisions, and cross-country SME internationalization factors. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including Best Paper Awards (2024, 2023) and Best Reviewer Awards (2024, 2023). Research Highlights: Joint venture strategies, SME internationalization differences, family firm governance Awards: 5 academic prizes since 2018, emphasizing international management and corporate governance Teaching responsibilities include coordinating core international business courses and thesis supervision. Her work bridges strategic management theory with practical business expansion challenges in global markets.
Murat Tarakci is a Professor of Innovation Strategy at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) , part of Erasmus University Rotterdam . He holds the Chair of Innovation Strategy and is affiliated with the Department of Technology and Operations Management . His research focuses on how organizations adapt to environmental challenges, emphasizing innovation strategies that address societal grand challenges. He has been affiliated with RSM since 2008. Prof. Tarakci earned his PhD in Behavioral Strategy from Erasmus University in 2013, with a focus on strategic consensus, power dynamics, and networks. He advises executives and organizations on innovation and strategy, blending academic rigor with practical insights. Research Interests: His work spans innovation strategy, organizational behavior, digital transformation, and middle management dynamics. He explores how organizations structure themselves to innovate responsibly and tackle global issues. Recent studies include CEO political partisanship effects, digital disruption impacts, and humanitarian coordination challenges. Publications: His work appears in top journals like Academy of Management Journal , MIS Quarterly , and Strategic Management Journal . Notable articles include analyses of corporate misconduct, digital strategy frameworks, and middle management roles. He has authored over 27 academic articles and contributed to practitioner outlets like Harvard Business Review . Editorial Roles: He serves on editorial boards for journals including Academy of Management Journal , Journal of Management , and Journal of Management Studies . Advising & Teaching: Supervised PhD candidates such as Timo van Balen (2014-2019) and Magnus van Haaren (2022-present). Developed teaching cases on corporate innovation (e.g., Philips’ Lighting Up Shipping) and partnership models (e.g., Antibiotics Crisis). Lab/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research through RSM’s strategic networks and ERIM (Erasmus Research Institute of Management), focusing on innovation ecosystems and organizational resilience.
Remco Siebelink is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Management at the University of Twente. His academic work centers on innovation, university spinoffs, and strategic management, with a methodological focus on configurational analysis such as fsQCA. Research Interests: His research explores the dynamics of university spinoff development, funding success configurations, cognitive aspects in early-stage innovation, and strategic roadmapping. He adopts a systems and configurational perspective to understand how combinations of factors—such as entrepreneur traits, venture characteristics, and institutional support—lead to successful innovation outcomes. Publication Trends: Over the past decade, his scholarly output has increasingly focused on empirical and methodological contributions to academic entrepreneurship, particularly using fsQCA to uncover complex causal pathways. His recent publications reflect a strong engagement with both theoretical and practical challenges in technology transfer and startup ecosystems. Scientific Awards: Best paper award - ETH Zurich (2019) Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Remco has co-supervised research outputs including EngD and PhD theses, indicating active involvement in graduate education. There is no mention of grant funding in the provided text, though his collaborative publications suggest participation in research projects. Labs and Teams: He is actively involved in the Entrepreneurship, Technology, Management research group at the University of Twente and chaired a committee in 2021, reflecting leadership and integration within his academic unit.
Isabelle M.M.J. Reymen is a Full Professor of Innovation Ecosystems and Scientific Director of TU/e Innovation Space at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her work focuses on collaboration processes for technology commercialization within innovation ecosystems, combining entrepreneurial thinking with design processes. She holds a PhD in Design Sciences from TU/e and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente (2002-2006). Education: Architecture and Engineering, KULeuven PhD in Design Sciences, TU/e (2001) Research Interests: Innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship education, open innovation, design science methodology, Challenge-Based Learning, and sustainable development goals. She has published extensively in journals like Research Policy and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal . Awards: ACEEU Triple E Award (2022) SO! WHAT Award (2021) Comenius Leadership Fellowship (2020) Grants/Advising: Lead projects like 'AI in Manufacturing for Sustainable Applications' and 'Scaling up Co-creation', with EU and industry funding. Supervised 109 academic works. Labs/Teams: Directs TU/e Innovation Space, fostering Challenge-Based Learning and student entrepreneurship through cross-sector collaboration.
Dr. Marco Da Rin serves as an Associate Professor of Finance at Tilburg University, affiliated with TIAS School for Business and Society, bringing extensive international experience from prior appointments at the London School of Economics, IGIER (Bocconi University), and Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Economics from Bocconi University Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from Stanford University Dr. Da Rin's research specializes in entrepreneurial finance , venture capital , and public policy for entrepreneurship , with publications in leading journals including the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies. His work has received scholarly prizes and significant attention from business media such as The Economist and Forbes.com. He has designed and taught courses across undergraduate, Master, doctoral, MBA, and executive programs globally, and provides consultancy services to the European Commission, OECD, United Nations, regional governments, and private companies as an invited industry expert. Dr. Da Rin actively contributes to the Executive Master of Business Valuation (MBV) program at TIAS.
Dr. Koen van den Oever is an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Tilburg School of Economics and Management, Tilburg University. His research focuses on strategic decision-making processes, corporate governance structures (particularly board dynamics), and interorganizational relationships. He combines psychological perspectives with business studies to analyze social dynamics within corporate boards and strategic alliances. Key research interests include board member emotional displays' impact on strategic decisions, gender diversity effects on board performance, and value creation/appropriation in public organization partnerships. His work has been published in top journals like Journal of Business Venturing , Academy of Management Journal , and Strategic Management Journal . Teaching responsibilities include courses on Organization and Strategy, Strategic Consultancy, and Cross-Cultural Management for the IBA program. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-2562-4050) and is based at the Koopmans Building, room K 829.
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.
Fred Langerak is a Full Professor and Chair of Product Development & Management at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. He serves as Vice-Dean of the department and has held roles such as chairman of the Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) group. His research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of product development processes, including fuzzy front end management, portfolio management, accelerated product development, and launch strategies. Academically, Langerak holds an MSc (1993) and PhD (1997) from the Erasmus School of Economics. Before TU/e, he worked as an Assistant and Associate Professor at Erasmus School of Economics and Rotterdam School of Management. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Product Innovation Management and co-founded the Dutch PDMA chapter. His awards include the Christer Karlsson Best Paper Award (2017), Best Reviewer Award (2015), and a bronze listing in the JPIM Hall of Fame (2018). He has contributed to projects like Freight Traffic Management as a Service (2020–2023) and the Brabant Center of Entrepreneurship (2008–2013). His work addresses sustainable development goals through innovation in product lifecycle management and cross-industry collaborations.
