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International Advisory Board SBE

SBE has an international advisory board in place to further its strategic internationalisation efforts. With each of the members bringing his or her own unique expertise to the table the board has proven to be an invaluable part of our School. Below we present the current composition of the board:

Christina Caljé, chair of the IAB

Former Goldman & Sachs Executive Director, startup founder and investor

Christina Caljé has an esteemed reputation in the European startup scene as an effective operator, advisor and leadership role model. After the acquisition of her startup in 2021, Christina expanded her focus to the investment space. As an experienced advisory board member, Christina will chair our IAB and focus on pressing issues regarding internationalisation, as well as our strategy on the topic.

Karen Spens, member of the IAB

President at BI Norwegian Business School

Karen Spens is an experienced professor and rector with a history of working in the higher education industry. She is a well-rounded education professional, including a strong focus on international relations.

Yorick Naeff, member of the IAB

CEO & Co-founder BUX

Yorick Naeff has over fifteen years of experience in the financial sector and was involved in mergers, restructurings and repositioning of financial firms. He also supports early-stage startups in the fintech and digital space.

Henk Jan Gerzee, member of the IAB

Chief Product Officer Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)

As a knowledgeable business leader, Henk Jan Gerzee is an experienced advisory board member, passionate about bringing people and technology together. He brings extensive experience in leading digital transformations and has proven to lead rapid change effectively.

Maria van der Sluijs Plantz, member of the IAB

Councilor for the Kingdom on behalf of Sint Maarten at Raad van State

Maria van der Sluijs Plantz is known to build and connect. She is creative and a strategic thinker and  very familiar with working in an international, political and complex environment.

Chair of the IAB Christina Caljé:

Chair of the IAB Christina Caljé:

"As the International Advisory Board we have shared emphasis on the importance of education, the importance of composing the opportunity gap and using academics as a vehicle towards a better, more equitable and more sustainable society. We have a very broad network, background and expertise that allows us to help the School of Business and Economics to further internationalisation at the school."

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