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Maarten B.T. de Groot is an Endowed Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Resilient Family Businesses within the School of Business and Economics. He serves as the Director of the VU Center for Enterprise Family Research (CEFR) and is also the Program Director for the Responsible Ownership Enterprise Families (ROEF) program. His research focuses on family businesses, examining aspects such as family social capital, identity, and the complexities involved in wealth preservation. Beyond academia, Maarten works globally with enterprise families on strategic governance, philanthropy, and developing responsible shared ownership approaches for the next generation of owners. He has been recognized with several awards for his contributions to society, including being knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau by the King of the Netherlands for his efforts in global medical research and sustainable investing. Maarten's expertise is tied to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the significance of family businesses as foundational elements of the economy.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL
Holds a position focusing on research and direction of family business studies.
PF Strategy BV • Amsterdam, NL
Manages strategic consultancy in regards to family businesses.
JDRF International • New York, NY
Engages in advocacy and strategy for diabetes research funding.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.