Sharda Nandram

Prof. Sharda Nandram holds dual academic positions as Professor of Business & Spirituality at Nyenrode Business University and Professor of Hindu Spirituality and Society at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). Her research focuses on integrative intelligence, spirituality in business, and entrepreneurship's intersection with societal impact. She is affiliated with Nyenrode's Faculty Research Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship and teaches MBA Research Methodology.

Education: Two bachelor's degrees and two master's degrees in psychology and economics, with a PhD in Social Psychology from VU. She emphasizes human drives' role in societal contexts.

Research interests span integrative spirituality in technology, entrepreneurial decision-making, and organizational innovation via simplification. Notable works include studies on the Fourth Industrial Revolution's ethical dimensions and the Dutch healthcare model Buurtzorg Nederland.

Professional roles include Chief Diversity Officer at The European SPES Institute and consultancy with the Praan Group. Her cross-cultural expertise spans Europe, South America, Asia, and North America.