Jako Volschenk
Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at Stellenbosch Business School- Claim this Profile
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Dino Phillips
Jako is a unique individual who has embraced diversity and change. He is trustworthy and dependable. He is very helpful and supportive of new ideas. He will always put his colleague's and friends needs first. He does not shy away from responsibility and freely gives of his time and guidance to help you to excel.
Joel Carlman
There is perhaps no one that I owe my academic success to more than Jako. As a student in his Environmental Finance course at the University of Stellenbosch, he opened my eyes to a way of thinking I hadn’t encountered anywhere else. His course was challenging and encouraging, reflective and progressive—like the man himself. I found in Jako someone who cares deeply for the academic and professional development of his students—even in light of his full schedule of lecturing and international travel. Over the year and a half that I have known him, he has mentored me through the process of conducting top-notch research, developing
Dino Phillips
Jako is a unique individual who has embraced diversity and change. He is trustworthy and dependable. He is very helpful and supportive of new ideas. He will always put his colleague's and friends needs first. He does not shy away from responsibility and freely gives of his time and guidance to help you to excel.
Joel Carlman
There is perhaps no one that I owe my academic success to more than Jako. As a student in his Environmental Finance course at the University of Stellenbosch, he opened my eyes to a way of thinking I hadn’t encountered anywhere else. His course was challenging and encouraging, reflective and progressive—like the man himself. I found in Jako someone who cares deeply for the academic and professional development of his students—even in light of his full schedule of lecturing and international travel. Over the year and a half that I have known him, he has mentored me through the process of conducting top-notch research, developing
Dino Phillips
Jako is a unique individual who has embraced diversity and change. He is trustworthy and dependable. He is very helpful and supportive of new ideas. He will always put his colleague's and friends needs first. He does not shy away from responsibility and freely gives of his time and guidance to help you to excel.
Joel Carlman
There is perhaps no one that I owe my academic success to more than Jako. As a student in his Environmental Finance course at the University of Stellenbosch, he opened my eyes to a way of thinking I hadn’t encountered anywhere else. His course was challenging and encouraging, reflective and progressive—like the man himself. I found in Jako someone who cares deeply for the academic and professional development of his students—even in light of his full schedule of lecturing and international travel. Over the year and a half that I have known him, he has mentored me through the process of conducting top-notch research, developing
Dino Phillips
Jako is a unique individual who has embraced diversity and change. He is trustworthy and dependable. He is very helpful and supportive of new ideas. He will always put his colleague's and friends needs first. He does not shy away from responsibility and freely gives of his time and guidance to help you to excel.
Joel Carlman
There is perhaps no one that I owe my academic success to more than Jako. As a student in his Environmental Finance course at the University of Stellenbosch, he opened my eyes to a way of thinking I hadn’t encountered anywhere else. His course was challenging and encouraging, reflective and progressive—like the man himself. I found in Jako someone who cares deeply for the academic and professional development of his students—even in light of his full schedule of lecturing and international travel. Over the year and a half that I have known him, he has mentored me through the process of conducting top-notch research, developing
Experience
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Stellenbosch Business School
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South Africa
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability
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Jan 2023 - Present
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MBA Programme Head
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Senior lecturer: Strategy & Sustainability
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Dec 2005 - Jan 2023
I have the best job in the world. I teach students that wish to change the world, and I teach them things that would help them accomplish that. I, and many of my students, do research into topics that are current and complex, but I am sure that few people gain as much satisfaction and inspiration from their work as me.
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Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development
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South Africa
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facilitator: Sustainability as a strategic lever
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Jun 2016 - Present
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Facilitator: General Management
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Jan 2006 - Present
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The Strategy Web
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South Africa
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head:Research reports
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Jan 2005 - Jan 2015
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NEOMA Business School
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France
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Lecturer: Environmental Finance
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Mar 2007 - Dec 2014
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Course Director: Renewable Energy Finance
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2012 - 2012
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Grenoble Ecole de Management
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France
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Oct 2009 - Nov 2010
Management accounting on the English track ESC qualification. Management accounting on the English track ESC qualification.
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Researcher/Consultant
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Dec 2002 - Dec 2005
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Maths/Science teacher
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1997 - 2000
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Education
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2010 - 2016
University of Stellenbosch Business School
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration and Management, General -
2012 - 2012
Wharton Business School
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2011 - 2011
EDAMBA Summer School
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2008 - 2008
IESE Business School
International Faculty Development Program, Case teaching, case writing, leadership and institutional development -
2005 - 2005
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
International Fixed Income and Derivatives (IFID) Certificate Programme, Capital markets -
2000 - 2002
USB
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
1996 - 1996
Stellenbosch University
Higher Education Diploma, Education -
1992 - 1995
Stellenbosch University
BSc, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics -
NEOMA Business School
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