Wouter De Maeseneire (1977) obtained his Master’s degree in Applied Economics magna cum laude from Ghent University, Belgium, in 1999. He joined the Department of Corporate Finance at Ghent University and the Competence Centre Accounting and Finance at the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School in September 1999. In September 2001, Wouter was awarded with a scholarship from the Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders (Aspirant). In September 2002 he also joined ERIM as a PhD candidate to carry out his doctoral research. His work has been presented at several international conferences e.g., at the conferences of the European Financial Management Association and of the Strategic Management Society. His current research interests include valuation, real options and private equity.
