Welcome. I am an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the top-ranked IESE Business School. My research, teaching and advisory work focus on the governance of privately held firms, with a particular emphasis on family businesses, entrepreneurship, and private equity. I am driven by the conviction that a deeper understanding of governance and entrepreneurial ownership is essential to the long-term success of privately held firms and to the creation of lasting value for both shareholders and non-shareholder stakeholders—including employees, management teams, customers, local communities, and society at large. 

My academic research has been published in leading journals including the Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Journal of Business Venturing, Academy of Management Perspectives, and Venture Capital. I regularly share insights through platforms such as Forbes, the World Economic Forum, and IESE Insight. I serve on the editorial board of the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, the leading journal in strategic entrepreneurship, and my research has received awards from the Family Firm Institute (FFI) and the BVA Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVA) for its impact on business practice.

At IESE, I teach courses on entrepreneurship, governance and family business across Master’s, MBA, Executive MBA, Executive Education, and PhD programs. I hold a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Vlerick Business School and Ghent University, as well as Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering, Business Economics, and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Before entering academia, I worked as a management consultant and co-founded a platform for entrepreneurial buyouts.

If you are exploring collaboration or seeking advice in these areas, I would be pleased to connect—whether you are an academic, an entrepreneur, a family business leader, or an investor-owner.