Frans Van Den Bosch

Frans Van Den Bosch is a **Professor of Management Interfaces between Organizations and Environment** at the Department of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on strategy frameworks, management innovation, strategic renewal, and organizational ambidexterity. He holds a part-time appointment since 2012, focusing on research, PhD supervision, and thesis guidance.

**Education**:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Polytechnic of Rotterdam)
• MSc in Economics (Erasmus University Rotterdam, cum laude)
• PhD in Law (Leiden University)

**Research Interests**: Van Den Bosch explores integrative strategy frameworks, non-technological innovation, strategic renewal processes, and corporate governance. His work emphasizes bridging external and internal strategic perspectives, with notable contributions to organizational ambidexterity and management innovation.

**Awards & Recognition**:

• Recipient of the Royal Order 'Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau' (2012)
• ERIM Honorary Fellow

**Professional Involvement**: He served as Director of the Erasmus Strategic Renewal Centre (ESRC), Dutch Partner Institute of the World Economic Forum, and has held roles in public and corporate governance. Currently advises non-executive boards in the Netherlands and serves on scientific journal boards.

**Key Contributions**: Supervised 34 PhD theses, authored over 175 articles in top journals, and led research programs on strategy and governance. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy and business strategy in Europe.