The team behind the EUREGIO Procurement Innovation Center
We are the experts, academics, and practitioners driving this initiative forward.
Our people
Meet the researchers and professionals who bring EPIC together.
Dr. Frank Rozemeijer
SOLVINT professor of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Maastricht University
Frank is a procurement and supply chain professional with over 25 years of experience bridging academic research, teaching, and practice through consulting, training, and executive coaching. He is an international keynote speaker and co-author of the bestselling textbook Procurement and Supply Chain Management (Cengage, 2022)
Jacopo Gutterer
PhD Candidate
Maastricht University
Jacopo investigates how end-to-end procurement can bring value to the end-customer. His research explores how procurement is evolving, connecting functions and creating value from sourcing to sales.
Maarten Ramaekers
PhD Candidate
Maastricht University
Maarten researches the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Procurement, examining its benefits in improving efficiency, cost control, and acceptance by procurement practitioners.
Dr. Robert Suurmond
Associate professor of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Maastricht University
Robert studies capabilities to manage knowledge between organizations in complex supply networks, and therein the role of leadership, technology, and innovation. His work has appeared in various journals including Production and Operations Management, Journal of Supply Chain Management, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, and other scholarly and managerial outlets.
Manu Matthyssens
CEO & Founder of SOLVINT Group
SOLVINT Group
After 12 years of experience with European multi-national corporations, Manu founded SOLVINT, a European leader in procurement and supply chain management. His work focuses on unlocking the full potential of the supply chain by engaging with key suppliers. Manu is professor and lecturer in Strategic Procurement at the Antwerp Management School.