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Elco van Burg is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading the Organizational Theory Section within the School of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD in entrepreneurship from Eindhoven University of Technology and has earned both an MSc in Industrial Engineering with Management Sciences and an M.A. in Theology from Utrecht University, graduating cum laude in both fields. His research explores the intersection of organization theory and entrepreneurship, focusing on areas such as social networks, interorganizational collaboration, managerial imagination, decision-making, and contemporary organizational trends like lean and agile organizing. He is actively involved in supervising Master's theses and more than five PhD students, reflecting his commitment to education and mentorship. Throughout his career, van Burg has received several grants to conduct research, including projects concerning vulnerable groups affected by the COVID-19 crisis. His work has contributed to a greater understanding of organizational dynamics in various sectors, including social entrepreneurship and technology transfer. Van Burg has also been recognized with several awards for his academic publications and contributions to entrepreneurship education and research.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam
Leading the Organizational Theory Section within the School of Business and Economics.
Bijzondere Noden • Woerden
Coordinating projects related to vulnerable groups.
Yayasan Lentera Papua • Wamena
Providing advisory services.
EYA Aviation Indonesia • Wamena
Managing financial operations.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.