Cees van Dam

Prof. Cees van Dam is a distinguished scholar holding multiple academic positions: Professor of International Business and Human Rights at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University; Professor of European Tort Law at Maastricht University; and Visiting Professor at King’s College London. His Erasmus chair, established by the Foundation for Peace Studies and sponsored by Amnesty International Nederland, reflects his deep commitment to human rights. Prof. van Dam's research focuses on the role of General Counsel in fostering corporate respect for human rights, how financial institutions can encourage human rights compliance, and the responsibilities of state-owned enterprises in promoting human rights. His work also explores the interplay between legal compliance, human rights, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.