S.P. (Muel) Kaptein

Professor S.P. (Muel) Kaptein is a distinguished academic in business ethics and integrity management at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. He holds the rank of Professor and has been affiliated with the university since 2000. His research focuses on defining, measuring, and managing organizational ethics, with notable contributions to understanding unethical behavior, stakeholder ethics, and the effectiveness of ethics programs.

Key publications include seminal works on ethical leadership, integrity management, and the dynamics of unethical behavior in organizations. Kaptein has authored eight books and over 50 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like the Journal of Business Ethics and Journal of Management Studies. He is a Fellow of the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) and serves as a section editor for the Journal of Business Ethics.

In addition to his academic work, Kaptein is an equity partner at KPMG, advising organizations on ethics and compliance. His research has been cited extensively, reflecting its impact on both academia and industry. Kaptein has supervised numerous PhD students, mentoring them on topics ranging from NGO ethics to team ethical culture.

His awards and recognitions highlight his contributions to business ethics, though specific prizes are not detailed here. Kaptein’s interdisciplinary approach bridges organizational behavior, leadership, and societal responsibility, making him a leading voice in ethical business practices.