Edgar Karssing

Prof. Dr. Edgar Karssing serves as Professor of Philosophy, Professional Ethics, and Integrity Management at Nyenrode Business University's Faculty Expertise Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship. An established authority in Dutch professional ethics, he bridges academic research with practical business applications through over 200 publications and 20+ authored/edited books.

His educational background includes dual master's degrees in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Groningen. Career milestones feature teaching positions at Erasmus University Rotterdam (business ethics and quality-of-life research) and University of Groningen (business ethics and management philosophy), culminating in doctoral research on integrity systems and a 2022 inaugural lecture at Nyenrode.

Research focuses integrate moral psychology, compliance systems, and organizational integrity, examining how philosophical frameworks intersect with practical business challenges. His work emphasizes evolutionary perspectives on ethical behavior, technological impacts on financial ethics, and the role of trust in professional relationships. Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of moral courage, data ethics, and regulatory paradoxes within corporate environments.

Key recognition includes the 2010 National Compliance Award. His publications reveal sustained contributions to compliance literature through the Journal for Compliance and Compliance Yearbook series, establishing him as a thought leader in integrity management frameworks.

Karssing's academic impact manifests through translating complex philosophical concepts into actionable business strategies. His work with ethics committees, supervisory boards, and professional organizations demonstrates applied scholarship focused on real-world ethical dilemmas. Current research trajectories suggest growing emphasis on digital ethics and AI governance within financial sectors.