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Gerry Kouwenhoven, MBA, is an Associate Professor in the 'Investing in Circular Agriculture and Horticulture' research program at Inholland University of Applied Sciences since January 2022. She is affiliated with the Lectoraat Finance & Accountancy and works within the Business Research Centre. Her research focuses on transitioning agricultural businesses to circular models, emphasizing socio-economic-environmental value creation. She explores how entrepreneurs and advisors navigate challenges in sustainable transitions within metropolitan regions like the Randstad.
Education: Earned an MBA from Business School Netherlands. Prior experience includes roles at Rabobank and teaching at Delft University of Applied Sciences, progressing to roles in research and quality coordination at the Research and Innovation Centre Agri, Food & Life Sciences. Active in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) and chairs the Stichting Voedsel Verbindt.
Research Interests: Circular business models, sustainable transitions, family business succession, stakeholder collaboration in circular economies, and education's role in preparing future professionals. Her work emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration involving research, education, government, and industry stakeholders.
Notable Projects: Leads the Living Lab Sustainable Business Takeover, investigating advisor roles in agricultural acquisitions. Co-authored studies on decision-making in family business transitions, value creation strategies, and circular agriculture's earning capacity. Collaborates with Rabobank, Greenports, and municipalities to develop co-created solutions for circular metropolitan regions.
Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Recognized for innovative research and community engagement in sustainable agribusiness.
