Caspar Jung: Steering MERU into the Future as the Next Generation CEO
“I love [that TM] has brought me inner peace as well as outer capabilities. It’s given me an edge and I think other people could have that edge.”  
MIU alumnus, Caspar Jung (2015), has been appointed the CEO of the Maharishi European Research University (MERU). MERU is the international headquarters for the TM organization, a host for assemblies, courses and retreats, and a center for knowledge.  

Caspar hails from a large family of TM meditators. Both his parents and his grandmother are TM teachers, all his grandparents, aunts and uncles have learned TM, along with many of his cousins, and many of his family members are actively working for the TM movement in some capacity. Caspar’s upbringing in a family where TM is deeply ingrained laid the foundation for his journey toward spiritual and professional fulfillment. 

Caspar at his MIU Graduation with his parents: Cretien Jung and Conny Postel
After attending Maharishi Elementary School in the Netherlands as a child, Caspar went to university to study architecture. While enrolled, he took a one-month break to join the Invincible America Assembly course in Fairfield. It was then that he discovered Maharishi International University (MIU). He appreciated that MIU was a “place for self-exploration,” and that there was “time for self-development.” He also liked that the block system allowed students to try many different subjects in a short amount of time. After taking courses from different majors, Caspar decided to pursue a business degree. 

Upon graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2015, Caspar worked for fellow MIU Alum, Amit Hooda at his Fairfield based company, Heavenly Organics. Caspar served as the operations coordinator where he learned about various aspects of running a successful business. While there, he helped establish a North America Free Trade Agreement
for Heavenly Organics and had his first experience negotiating commercial contracts. 
Caspar at MERU With Dr. Tony Nader
Returning to the Netherlands, Caspar joined MERU, initially as a financial analyst before transitioning to a managerial role. In July 2022, his responsibilities expanded as Dr. Tony Nader appointed a new management board at MERU and picked Caspar to take the reins as CEO. A key driver for these changes was the TM organization’s goal to empower younger generations to assume leadership positions (the new MERU management board is comprised of a diverse group of Gen Xers and Millennials). Reflecting on his experiences, Caspar emphasizes the personal growth attained through his new leadership role, “Taking responsibility and watching myself grow from these experiences is something that I’m enjoying,” he says.

Caspar explains that part of MERU’s new plan is to expand the organization into a self-sufficient business, tourism attraction, and modern retreat center. This is being implemented by constructing new residential buildings, an office complex, a wellness resort, and a tower of invincibility (set to be completed by 2028). “MERU has unique strengths and opportunities because of its forest location, its importance to the TM organization's history as the home of Maharishi, and a community of the world’s experts in consciousness. We want to open the door to the public so that people can receive the value that we have to offer.”
Caspar Speaking at the 10,000 For World Peace Course in India
The future vision of MERU aligns seamlessly with Casper’s passion for helping people achieve their full potential through inner and outer growth. “I’m excited about personal development and the search for meaning in life that we all pursue, and I think that this pursuit has the potential not just for inner fulfillment but also for professional success,” Caspar says. “I love [that TM] has brought me inner peace as well as outer capabilities. It’s given me an edge and I think other people could have that edge.”   

Caspar's appointment as the CEO of MERU marks a pivotal moment in the TM movement, signifying a transition towards empowering a new generation of leaders. As MERU evolves into a comprehensive center for spiritual and personal development, Caspar's leadership promises to inspire and empower individuals on their quest for fulfillment and achievement.

Learn more about MERU here: https://meru.international/ 
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