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Jeff Gaspersz

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Professor of Innovation at Nyenrode Business Universiteit
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Jeff B. R. Gaspersz is the Professor of Innovation at Nyenrode Business University, an author, and a sought-after speaker who has advised over 300 organizations. Drawing on experience from KPMG and a Ph. D. from Erasmus University, he is described by colleagues as an inspiring and passionate expert in helping organizations enhance their creative power.

Outside his academic and professional work, Jeff is a creative individual with a passion for artistic expression. He enjoys playing Bach on the piano, watercolor painting, writing haikus, and playing the strategy game Go. His mission is to help people unlock their own creative and innovative potential in life and work.

Unique fact: Jeffs research includes exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to stimulate creativity and generate new ideas within organizations.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Professor of Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
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Innovation Leadership
His core focus as a professor, author, and advisor is on strengthening innovation power and fostering opportunity-focused leadership within organizations.
Business Creativity
He helps teams and professionals move beyond traditional thinking to discover and act upon new, valuable opportunities for growth and improvement.
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Career

Work history

Professor of Innovation
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
Associate Professor of Innovation
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
1-1993 - 9-1994
Program Director Intensive Doctoral Programma in General Management
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
5-1998
Director / Owner
Jeff Gaspersz Company
6-2014 - 10-2015
Lid Raad van Ideeën Rode Kruis Prinses Margriet Fonds
Rode Kruis
In the press

Media appearances

'Passie voor Innovatie' podcast met Jeff Gaspersz. Featured in Nyenrode Business Universiteit
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“You can't force innovation, but you can unleash it”. Featured in Nyenrode Business Universiteit
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Education
1978 - 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Johan van Oldebarnevelt
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