Dr. Johan Van Rooyen, born on July 12, 1964, is a highly accomplished academic and financial consultant. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Economics from Edinburgh University (2009), an MBA in Economics from Harvard University (2006), a B.Sc. in Engineering, and a BA in Human Resources from the University of Pretoria. His diverse qualifications also include diplomas in English Language Literature, Psychology, Sustainable Development, and Behavioral Finance.

Dr. Van Rooyen's career spans several prestigious roles across academia and consultancy. He is currently an adjunct professor at Webster University, IPE Paris, and the Bangkok School of Management. His teaching repertoire includes undergraduate and MBA courses in accounting, micro and macroeconomics, personal finance, international trade, finance, project management, and managerial economics.

From 2013 to 2015, Dr. Van Rooyen was the owner of Loma Academy, where he focused on English training and developing training manuals, working closely with the Thai government on ASEAN development projects. Prior to this, he was an economic and English specialist at Maejo University, where he was the first full-time economics lecturer in the institution's history.

His international experience is extensive, having served as the Head of the Foreign Department at Suzhou University in China from 2003 to 2012. In this role, he lectured on a variety of subjects, including macro and microeconomics, finance, commercial law, logistics, international trade, and strategy. Before moving into academia, Dr. Van Rooyen worked with the South African Government in the presidential offices as an international trade relations adviser from 1985 to 2003.

Dr. Van Rooyen is also a prolific author, with books such as "Strategic Management: A New Beginning" and "Chinese Culture for Foreigners." His research publications include works on financial literacy in Thai secondary schools and interdisciplinary management in small-scale farming.

Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, Dutch, German, and Chinese, Dr. Van Rooyen's expertise and contributions to both academia and international consultancy make him a respected figure in his field.

• Adjunct Professor, Webster University (Jan 2015 – Present)
  • Teaching undergraduate and MBA courses in accounting, economics, finance, and management.
• Adjunct Professor, IPE Paris (Jan 2015 – Present)
  • Teaching finance, research, project management, and accounting.
• Adjunct Professor, Bangkok School of Management (Northumbria University Newcastle) (Jan 2015 – Present)
  • Teaching finance, accounting, project management, and research.
• Owner, Loma Academy (Sept. 2013 – Jan. 2015)
  • Focused on English training and developing training manuals.
• Economic/English Specialist, Maejo University (June 2013 – Jan. 2015)
  • Prepared seniors for internships and taught English classes.
• Teacher, Assumption Convent High School (Nov. 2012 – June 2013)
  • Taught O-net, created exhibitions, and trained students for national competitions.
• Head of Foreign Department, Suzhou University (2003 – 2012)
  • Lectured on various economic and business subjects.
• International Trade Relations Adviser, South African Government (1985 – 2003)
  • Worked in presidential offices advising on international trade relations.
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Publications and Books

• Books:
  • "Strategic Management: A New Beginning" (2006)
  • "Chinese Culture for Foreigners" (2008)
  • "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs" (2008)
  • "Accounting for Beginners" (2001)
  • "Business English I and II" (2014)
  • "English for Hospitals" (2014)
  • "Training Manual for Muang Thai Life" (2015)
• Publications:
  • "The Financial Way Forward China" (2009)
  • "China in the New Millennium" (2009)
  • "The Role of PRC in Europe and Beyond" (2010)
  • "How Does Financial Literacy Being Taught in Thai Secondary Schools Affect the Know-How of the Youth" (2015)
  • "The Use of Interdisciplinary Management to Enhance Total Factor Productivity (TFP) in Small Scale Farming" (2015)
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Languages

• English (First language)
• Afrikaans (Second language)
• Dutch (Second language)
• German (Foreign language)
• Belgian (Foreign language)
• Chinese (including Taiwanese) (Foreign language)