Designer and instructor of the course "Business & Sustainability in the Netherlands"— and you know I'll include stories and examples from around the world!This course explores how the evolving intersection of financing, culture, leadership, and innovation influences businesses’ approach and commitment to sustainability.We'll discuss how Dutch companies and cities are often at the forefront of sustainability and circular economies, supported by cutting-edge research from Dutch universities.

Loving the opportunity to bring the business world to life for the next generations through courses on Management & Organization and Economics. Goodness knows I have enough stories to tell !It's also kind of restorative, seeing and experiencing the eagerness to learn, to grow and to make a difference in these "youngsters". Humbled by the opportunity to help shape them and prepare them for life ahead.

Going deep into international development, global finance, and global business as it transpires on-the-ground and in real life across the globe. We go beyond the fancy theories and all the groups of letters (ESG, SDG, MNC, NGO, IMF…).We explore what is is like to sit around a table with umpteen organizations with one goal but as many approaches as there are people around the table. We talk ethics, diplomacy, context. We debate sustainability vs suitability; authenticity vs rhetoric, patient capital vs venture capital. And we dissect capital flows, market entry strategies and who the powers are behind the throne.

I speak, teach, write and advise about the intersection of business, politics, leadership and culture across Africa.Visit my website to learn about my advisory work - https://www.drdeannedevries.com/advisory-services Pick up one (or more!) of my books via Amazon:“Expert Resilience” (2023) - Wall Street Journal Best Seller!
Learn how reframing resilience through the lens of culture and context is key to global growth (chapter 15).

“Africa: Reframing Political Leadership” (2022)I interviewed, face-to-face, Heads of State of multiple countries across Africa to hear directly from them about their and their peers' leadership.

“Africa: Open for Business” (2022) - Voted Africa Business Book of the Year 2023!!
Discover why now is the time to invest in what I like to call AfriCAN: the can-do Continent. It distills my 30+ years of experiences and lessons learned working and living across the wonderfully vibrant and diverse continent of Africa.

"Leading in Complex Worlds" (2012)
Uncover the role of culture and history in the applicability of western leadership theories in Africa (chapter 11).

15 years means a lot of titles – but you’ll understand how I’ve helped not just Agility but our customers nd the communities we work in by my nicknames: Chief Make It Happen Officer (not just a game plan, I love execution and problem-solving); Africa Queen (because of my passion and tenacity for and knowledge of Africa); Matchmaker (as I bring people, companies, governments, projects and teams together in order to create win-win-win solutions and work environments).It’s my passion – growing economies by enabling trade which in turn creates jobs and prosperity: a win-win for all.

I seized a wonderful opportunity to teach business classes (accounting, economics, finance) to male and female students who held down jobs during the joy as they studied in the evenings to earn their BA degree.