After having obtained a law degree at K.U.Leuven, Paul Van Dun completed studies in Tax Sciences (Brussels) and Business Administration (Leuven). In 1991 he joined KPMG, after which he took up a position with Investco/LPM, the private equity and venture unit of KBC Group, where he was active in portfolio management, legal issues and acquisitions.

Paul Van Dun is general manager of K.U.Leuven Research & Development and managing director of Gemma Frisius-Fonds K.U.Leuven nv, the venture fund of the university. He is also member of the board of directors of several spin-off companies and of Capricorn Venture Fund II.