Frans Pannekoek

Frans Pannekoek is a part-time Adjunct Professor at TIAS Business School, Tilburg University, specializing in Operations and Supply Chain Management. With 20+ years of executive experience in international FMCG and retail sectors, he focuses on impact-led supply chains, combining analytics, technology, and storytelling for scalable, sustainable solutions. His work emphasizes systemic thinking, circular economies, and traceability in supply chains.

• Education: University of Amsterdam, Harvard Business School

He integrates leadership in scale-up environments, team culture, and digital transformation into his academic curriculum. Beyond teaching, he actively contributes to sustainability initiatives through consultancy (Blue Node Consultancy) and volunteer work at the Number 5 Foundation, promoting collaboration for a just society.