Dr. Rogier Deumes is an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE). He also serves as Program Director for UMIO’s continuing education programs for board members, accountants, and controllers, and as Academic Manager of SBE’s Thesis-Internship Program.

His research focuses on corporate governance, with an emphasis on sustainable value creation and aligning stakeholder interests, including boards’ responsibilities in driving societal transformation. He has published in leading academic journals and contributed to commissioned research projects for organizations such as the Big Four accounting firms and the European Commission.

Dr. Deumes earned his PhD at Maastricht University and teaches courses on corporate governance across undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs. He is also a subject editor for Maandblad voor Accountancy en Bedrijfseconomie and a member of the MSc Admissions Committee.