The GLOBE team was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Geert Hofstede on the 12th of February, 2020 at the age of 91. Geert’s seminal work was a major source of inspiration and curiosity when we started the GLOBE project in the early 1990’s and he continued to help improve our work by challenging us to elevate our ambitions, our capabilities, our methodologies, and our contributions to the field. As an academic, Geert has had a powerful impact on our and many others’ scholarly work. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.