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The founder of Chicago-based SVM Business Advisory, Maarten de Jeu provides investment advice to high-net-worth individuals. Maarten de Jeu also serves The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy as a member of the Dean’s International Council.

Established in 1988, the Harris School of Public Policy provides a variety of initiatives designed to contribute to the social good, including the Center for Human Potential and Public Policy, which investigates factors that lead to unequal opportunities for children and explores ways to improve academic and non-academic outcomes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Directed by the developmental psychologist Dr. Ariel Kalil, the Center for Human Potential and Public Policy performs research on how a family’s socioeconomic status can impact parenting styles and overall child development. The ultimate goal is to identify data-driven techniques that encourage parents to build strong relationships with their children and invest in their emotional and academic future.

Said Business School Announces New Skoll Scholars

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The founder and managing partner of SVM Business Advisory, Maarten de Jeu is a leading Chicago-area investment advisor. Focusing mainly on middle-market firms and investors of high net worth, Maarten de Jeu holds a master of business administration from the University of Oxford Saïd Business School.

Recently, Saïd Business School announced the 2015-2016 scholars chosen by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. The Skoll Scholarship is given to people who have come up with new, entrepreneurial solutions to pressing social, environmental, and economic problems. Oxford invites scholars to earn their MBAs at the university so that they can further their business knowledge in order to more effectively realize their goals of social and political change.

In this 12th year of the Skoll Scholarship, the center will welcome seven scholars, its biggest cohort since the program began. Drawn from a global applicant pool, this year’s winners hail from China, Nigeria, India, Australia, and the United States.

Temple Sholom Honors Departed Member with Butterfly Garden

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An accomplished investment advisor, Maarten de Jeu serves Chicago-area clients through his firm, SVM Business Advisory. When not working, Maarten de Jeu frequently takes part in community service projects, such as the Monday night meals program organized by Temple Sholom to benefit homeless individuals.

Temple Sholom features a picturesque butterfly and herb garden, called Gan Emunah (Garden of Faith), on its southeast lawn. The garden was established in memory of Faith Dremmer, who was an involved member of Temple Sholom until her untimely death at 17 years old. According to the temple’s website, Ms. Dremmer brought “justice, beauty, and goodness” into the world through her many works, including organizing high school students to serve as volunteers for the Temple’s Monday Meal program.

The garden will be used to teach children about growing food and other sustainable living practices, as well as provide fresh herbs for the Monday Meal program. The 18 stepping stones in the garden serve as symbolic tributes to Ms. Dremmer’s legacy.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra Speaks to Chicago Economic Club

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Maarten de Jeu is a founding member and managing partner at SVM Business Advisory, a consulting agency catering to middle market firms and high-net-worth investors. Maarten de Jeu is also an active member of the Economic Club of Chicago.

The Economic Club of Chicago has served as a vital think tank for the area’s business leaders for more than 85 years, providing a professional environment to develop business relationships and guide the city’s economic growth. This past March, General Motors CEO Mary Barra was invited to speak about emerging trends in the international automotive industry and their potential impacts on American manufacturers, which have played an instrumental role in the evolution of Chicago as an economic hub. Barra noted that the automotive industry “will experience more change in the next five years than it has in the last 50 years,” referencing recent innovations such as electrically powered vehicles, autonomous driver correction programs, and enhanced wi-fi connectivity, to name a few. Barra went on to emphasize GM’s commitment to remaining an active competitor in the international market. Barra reaffirmed the company’s commitment to EV technology with the upcoming release of the Chevrolet Bolt, and described the company’s new V2X vehicle-to-vehicle wireless system as a “game changer for safety.”

Membership Benefits of the Oxford Business Alumni Network

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The founder and managing partner of SVM Business Advisory, Maarten de Jeu leads high-value real estate investments and supplies corporate development and international strategy for middle market firms from his offices in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, Maarten de Jeu was awarded the Dean’s Prize for outstanding academic achievements, and he continues to support the university.

Established in 1997, the Oxford Business Alumni Network (OBA) is dedicated to strengthening the connection between Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and its former students. With an alumni directory, official website, events, lectures, and international chapters, OBA is funded by a combination of the Saïd Business School Alumni Relations Office and support from alumni, chapter committees, and students.

In addition to a number of opt-in alumni networks, membership in the OBA includes a lifelong e-mail account, student engagement opportunities, and career support ranging from job postings to online business resources. The OBA also sponsors several seminars and conferences a year to keep alumni engaged as they pursue business career paths.

Economic Club of Chicago – Speakers and Membership Requirements

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With more than 15 years of experience in the field of corporate development and analysis, Maarten de Jeu serves as managing partner of SVM Business Advisory, which he founded in 2013. In addition to his professional work, Maarten de Jeu is committed to his community and maintains membership with several local organizations, including the Economic Club of Chicago (ECC).

An organization designed to allow experienced business leaders an opportunity to pass on their business and civic ideas to the newer generation, the Economic Club of Chicago was founded in 1927. Over the course of its more than eight decades of history, the ECC has hosted speakers from all leadership roles, including historians, labor leaders, international heads of state, and presidents of the United States. Recent speakers range from Hillary Clinton and Chris Christie to Roger Goodell and John T. Chambers.

With a diverse body of members, the organization continues to focus on the free exchange of ideas and maintains a balance of experienced and up-and-coming executives. Candidates for membership must be nominated by two current ECC members and are considered on the merits of their professional achievements, civil charities, and other local memberships.

The Monday Meal Mitzvah Program at Temple Sholom

Monday Meal Mitzvah Program
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Throughout his career as a business consultant and executive in Chicago, Maarten de Jeu has supported numerous community organizations. Maarten de Jeu has previously supported the Monday Meal Mitzvah program at Temple Sholom, one of the oldest synagogues in Chicago.

Currently in its ninth year of operation, the Monday Meal Mitzvah program at Temple Sholom serves more than 50 guests every week. Held in the dining room setting of the Lake Shore Lobby, the event is funded by generous sponsorships from Temple Sholom members. In recent years, the event has become one of the most popular volunteer activities at Temple Sholom. Volunteers plan all aspects of Monday Meal Mitzvah, from cooking and serving the meal to cleaning up afterward.

Since its inception in 2004, Monday Meal Mitzvah has served more than 15,000 meals to homeless individuals in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. To learn more, visit the Temple Sholom website at www.sholomchicago.org.

The Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme

The Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme
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Since 2013, Maarten de Jeu has led Chicago-based SVM Business Advisory as founder and managing partner. Before launching his career in business, Maarten de Jeu received his master of business administration from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

At Saïd Business School, students can choose from a diverse array of executive education programs, including the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme (OAMLP). Designed to promote dialogue among business leaders from across the globe, the program caters primarily to executives with at least 10 years of experience in senior roles. Participants in the program gain unique insight into key international events, focusing on their impact on business and value creation in today’s business landscape.

The program also helps participants improve profitability at their companies, attract the best talent available, and streamline their operations. Over the years, OAMLP has welcomed students from major international companies ranging from Brunei Shell Petroleum and GlaxoSmithKline to BBC and Deutsche Bank.

The Dean’s International Council at the Harris School of Public Policy

A highly respected Chicago business leader with a keen perspective on globalization, SVM Business Advisory founder and managing partner Maarten de Jeu has conducted business across four continents. Also a noted civic leader, Maarten de Jeu currently serves on the Dean’s International Council at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Dedicated to expanding the Harris School of Public Policy’s global influence, the Dean’s International Council works to position the school as a leader in the fields of public policy research and training.

The Dean’s International Council consists of individuals spanning the globe, all of whom have emerged as leaders in the public and private sectors. The organization plays a central role in the international activities of the Harris School and keeps the dean informed of some of the most pressing global concerns.

Twice per year, the Dean’s International Council meets at the University of Chicago and an international destination. Meetings typically include presentations delivered by faculty members and notable guest speakers, as well as the opportunity to create innovative public policy concepts and ideas. Recently past council meetings have taken place in Doha, Qatar (2014), and London, England (2013). Other past international locations include Beijing, China (2012), and Rio De Janerio, Brazil (2005). The 2015 Chicago meeting is set for April 29 to May 1.

About Maarten de Jeu

About Maarten de Jeu: Considered a leader in the identification and implementation of effective business strategies, Maarten de Jeu provides clients with expert advice that fosters forward business momentum. He is the Founder/ Managing Director of SVM Business Advisory, providing Strategy and Corporate Development Services to a diverse range of industries, including financial, real estate, and private family offices.