RSM Faculty Council

Hi, I’m Luca and I’m currently a third year student of the Bedrijfskunde bachelor. My goal for the coming Academic Year is to promote the usage of relatively new, Covid-inspired, innovations in RSM’s education and use them in the best ways possible, so we can ensure that we remain one of the top business schools in the world, and the best one in the Netherlands. If you have any issues you’re facing or suggestions for us, you can always contact me!

Hi, I am Jacomijn Klitsie. I am a senior lecturer at the Strategy and Entrepreneurship department. My teaching is focussed on strategy and advice and I specialise in combining theory with fieldwork for my courses. I joined the RSM FC because I want to contribute to a positive work environment. Issues close to my heart include reduction of work pressure, sustainability and diversification of career paths at RSM. I live in Rotterdam Overschie with my husband and two kids, from which I take the 'bakfiets' to work when I can

Hi! Thank you for your interest in the RSM faculty council! It is my privilege to contribute to our faculty in this manner. I think it’s great to be part of the top business faculty in The Netherlands. I hope you have a similar experience! With my background in Business and my current study in Finance & Investments I aim to strengthen the Finance and the Strategy committee. In my view RSM should have a high performance culture with a warm welcome to talent. Therefore, it doesn’t matter whether you are White/Black/Yellow/Purple/Unvaccinated/Vaccinated or whatever. What does matter is that you can develop yourself, to gain knowledge and be educated. And perhaps, that you can someday make a contribution to our outstanding research. Feel free to contact me to exchange ideas or if I can be of any service to you!

I am Luuk Veelenturf, Associate Professor in Transport and Logistics at the department of Technology and Operations Management. RSM’s mission is to be a force for positive change and within my role in the faculty council I want to keep that mission in mind. We must ensure RSM is a school who sets the example in terms of sustainability (in the broadest sense of its meaning), with an eye for the environment, student/employee wellbeing, equal opportunities etc.  No one should be left behind, independent on their background or their preferred study/career path.

I am Xena Welch Guerra, Assistant Professor in the Strategy and Entrepreneurship department. I teach courses and conduct research related to corporate strategy. I also coordinate the research clinic and supervise Master theses. I am a faculty representative in the faculty council and a member of the research, education, and HR committees within the council.

Hi! I am Silvija Prancane-Verhoef. In my almost ten years as an RSM staff member, I have an experience in different positions at Professional Services. In my current role as a Business Consultant, I help teams to improve their processes and implement digital solutions. I joined the Faculty Council to strengthen the key role of Professional Services in the faculty matters. I'm originally from Latvia and live in Gouda with my husband and two daughters.

Hello, I’m Bas and the PhD representative on the faculty council. One interesting thing about the group that I am part of and represent, being PhDs, is that we are wearing quite a number of different hats within the school. On the one hand, we are students, taking courses and passing exams, while on the other hand, we’re also teachers, supervising projects and teaching courses ourselves, and, on top of that, we are a (vital) component of RSM’s research capacity. This means that while we are not necessarily the largest or most audible group, we have a lot of touching points with the organization and policy of the school. Therefore, making sure that my fellow PhDs are well-represented on the council is a worthwhile and motivating role, that I highly enjoy taking on.

My name is Max Meuser Bourgognion. I am a master student in Finance and Investments and am a proud RSM alumnus of the Business Administration BSc of RSM. Besides my study career, I also work for a research team at the RSM faculty. I am always looking for opportunities to create the best studying atmosphere within the university where you can have the best time of your life. I want to ensure that the RSM faculty will be one of the top faculties in the world with the highest studying pleasure among the best universities. Feel free to contact me for any questions or demands.

My name is Boudewijn Pieterson, I am currently a master student in Supply Chain management and I have been working at RSM for the last three years in several positions. As a secretary, I am the person you need when you want something on the faculty council's agenda and also responsible for making the minutes of each meeting. You can contact me with any other questions regarding the faculty council.

My name is Anass Boukakar and I’m currently a second year Business Administration student. My goal for this year within the Faculty Council is to translate the opinions and points of attention of BA students about the content of the Business Administration program to the Faculty Council, so that something can be done about this. In this way I hope to raise the quality of education at RSM to an even higher level than where it is now. If you have any questions or want to raise something that I, as a member of the Faculty Council, can help with, don't hesitate to send me a message!

My name is Helena Suarez, and I am currently conducting my second master’s degree in Strategic Management. I am very happy to collaborate with fellow students, professors, and staff to help explore creative ways in which we can enhance the faculty to shape an inspiring work and study environment. My aim is to provide sustainable improvements and solutions to the university and encourage positive change within our community. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me for any questions or suggestions.