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Ben Kuipers is a Professor of Public Leadership at Leiden University, holding the VPL-funded Public Leadership chair embedded within the Leiden Leadership Centre (LLC), which he directs. His work bridges academia and practice, focusing on leadership, teamwork, and change in public sectors. He earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Groningen (2005) and previously worked at Erasmus University Rotterdam (2007–2016). Key contributions include co-authoring The Power of High Performance Teams (2014), recognized by the Academy of Management's Charles H. Levine Award. He advises public institutions, co-founded the Public Leadership Foundation, and edits the Holland Management Review.
- Education: PhD Business Administration (University of Groningen, 2005)
- Affiliations: Leiden Leadership Centre, Institute of Public Administration
Research emphasizes pragmatic leadership solutions for public organizations, with a focus on team dynamics and organizational change. His consulting work spans governmental agencies like the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration and municipalities in The Hague and Leiden. Recognized for translating research into actionable strategies for improving public sector effectiveness.
