Bart van Hoof

Dr. Bart van Hoof serves as Full Professor at the School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, where he directs the Sustainability area. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Industrial Ecology from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a Master's in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes. His leadership extends to directing significant sustainability initiatives, including the Sustainable Business Program (RedES) in multiple Colombian regions and the Sustainable Agroindustrial Model (MAS). His professional experience includes serving as Environmental Performance Director at Ecopetrol (2016-2017) and consulting for various public institutions across Latin America. Through his Coursera courses "Herramientas de la Economía Circular" and "Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas," he shares expertise in circular economy and sustainable development. His research focuses on environmental sustainability in emerging markets, particularly in supply chain management and industrial ecology. His work has significantly influenced sustainable production policies across Latin America, especially in Colombia's palm oil, flower, and sugar cane industries