Iteke van Hille

Iteke van Hille is a Lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on cross-sector collaboration to address societal challenges, particularly in circular economy ecosystems and sustainable development. She holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2020), a Master's in Social Research (2013), and a Bachelor's in Sociology (2011) from the University of Amsterdam.

• Education:
  • PhD in Sociology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2015–2020)
  • Master's in Social Research, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2011–2013)
  • Bachelor's in Sociology, Universiteit van Amsterdam (2007–2011)

Her research interests include the role of network orchestrators in circular textile industries, regenerative business models, and institutional theories applied to sustainability. Recent projects explore power dynamics in cross-sector partnerships and ecosystem intermediation in fashion industries.

Notable achievements include the William C. Frederick doctoral dissertation award (2021). She has actively participated in workshops and conferences, including the CIE Online Conference 2022 and sessions on Theory of Change (ToC) for partnerships.

Her work integrates qualitative methodologies to analyze strategic alliances, relational values, and interdependence in collaborative networks.