Koen Marichal

Koen Marichal is an Adjunct Professor at Antwerp Management School, leading the Leadership Expertise Center since 2011. He focuses on authentic shared leadership, blending academic research with practical application. His work spans customized leadership programs, innovation in leadership development, and impactful research on work organization and leadership in education.

• Education: Master's degree in Psychology from KU Leuven, trained as a systems and communication therapist.
• Experience: 20 years in HR Management, with 10 years in international contexts. Specializes in complex change implementation and talent development.

Research interests include leadership innovation, organizational behavior, and the intersection of leadership with education. His award-winning work emphasizes practice-relevant solutions, such as the Antwerp Management School Innovation Award (2015–2018 period).

• Publications: Co-author of seminal works like The Leader in the Mirror (2013), The Leader's Clothes (2017), and Towards Shared Leadership (2018).
• Outreach: Creator of the 19 Insights in Leadership series and workshops like So You Think You Can Lead?, engaging diverse audiences through social media, podcasts, and the biennial AMS Leader Gathering.

Recognized as a 'Warrior for the Human Spirit,' he advocates for leadership that fosters positive societal impact through authenticity and collaboration.