IN-BOARD Module – KPMG – What’s the right balance between driving robust governance and putting yet more compliance procedures in place?
8 June 2026 That was one question leading to debate at this week's IN-BOARD module, hosted by the INSEAD Directors Network Netherlands at KPMG in Amstelveen. The session focused on the control & audit aspects for a supervisory board in a context of rising complexity, stakeholder pressure and risk. It positioned the board not only as a governance body but also as a competitive advantage that can support management and add value. A few insights that stood out: → Serap Tutkun introduced the new "Verklaring Omtrent Risicobeheersing (VOR)," a mandatory part of Dutch listed company reporting under the 2025 [...]
Courageous Governance | INSEAD Strategy Forum | boards leading under uncertainty
🏛️ Courageous Governance | INSEAD Strategy Forum | boards leading under uncertainty On 4 June, IDN Netherlands hosted a breakout session at the INSEAD Strategy Forum in museum ’t Hart, Amsterdam. Governance was built for a world where the future was broadly continuous with the past. That world is gone. We explored the Exploit–Explore balance. Board agendas remain dominated by oversight and performance review — the Exploit side. The case for a shift is clear: boards need to build capabilities on the Explore side — strategic imagination, future sensing, and experimentation. Participants identified the first capability their board needs [...]
IN-BOARD Module – Board Effectiveness – Egon Zehnder
11 May 2026 Are Dutch candidates quietly stepping back from their own boardrooms? That was one of the more thought-provoking questions raised at this week's IN-BOARD module, hosted by the @INSEAD Directors Network Netherlands at @Egon Zehnder in Amsterdam. The session focused on supervisory board composition, effectiveness, and the evolving role of non-executive directors in an increasingly complex environment. With regulation, geopolitical uncertainty, AI and societal pressure all intensifying, boards are being asked to do far more than governance oversight alone. Done well, supervisory boards become a real competitive advantage, supporting management, challenging assumptions and helping organisations navigate complexity. [...]
Family Entrepreneurship & Growth Capital: A Marriage Made in Heaven?
Family Entrepreneurship & Growth Capital: A Marriage Made in Heaven? Amsterdam, 14 April 2026 A standout event by the INSEAD Directors Network Netherlands. Prof. Bagalopal Vissa (INSEAD Entrepreneurship & Family Enterprises) shared cutting-edge research on growth capital for mid-market family businesses—highlighting risks, opportunities, dilemmas, and the role of boards and special attention for family dynamics. A panel of seasoned board members, Heleen van Gulik, Pascal Piepers, Ernst-Jan Koziolek, and Bastiaan Hoogendoorn moderated by Fennemiek Gommer, discussed provocative statements: Patient capital allows family business to grow while staying true to their legacy Private equity capital in family business is bad [...]
IN-BOARD Module – Risk, reputation and crisis management
Supervisory Boards – Risk, reputation and crisis management April 16th, 2026 Very inspiring session during the IN-BOARD program module organized by INSEAD Directors Network Netherlands at Hill Knowlton/Burson. Anthony Hellegers and Annika van Loenhout shared perspectives on current boardroom challenges around communication, reputation, and stakeholder trust. A few insights that particularly resonated with me: trust and truth are not always the same in today’s environment media outlets face intense competition, which can come at the expense of the quality of headlines and content in times of crisis, communication should address three things: care, action, and perspective For boards, communication [...]
INSEAD Netherlands Governance forum 2026 – What does it take to become a respected board member?
Reflections from the INSEAD Netherlands Governance Forum 2026 (Amsterdam, 26 March) March 26th, 2026 This forum was a valuable opportunity for members to shape their board careers by learning directly from seasoned non‑executive directors — and to ask the “hard questions” that come with the transition from executive to board roles. Theme: “The Journey of Becoming a Respected Board Member” We dug into: What you need to learn (and unlearn) when moving from an executive to a non‑executive role. How to develop yourself: mentors, networks, reading, board programs, and more. How to handle success and failure — both as a board [...]
