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SUMMARY:INSEAD Governance Forum - The journey of becoming a respected board member!
DESCRIPTION:The Netherlands Governance Forum 2026\, taking place in Amsterdam is tailored to enhance your board career by learning from some of the most successful board members in The Netherlands. \nTheme: “Journey of becoming a respected board member!” \nThis forum is expected to bring 60-70 (active and aspiring) board members together\, to discuss topics such as \n\nWhat do you need to learn and unlearn to transition from an executive role into a non-executive directorship\nWhat are the best approaches to self development (mentors\, networks\, reading material\, board education programs\, a.o.)\nHow to deal with success\, failures as a board as well as a board member\nHow to determine which board positions fit you best and when it is time to leave\n\nThe format will be a moderated discussion with three experienced board members followed by a Q&A session and smaller sessions for further discussions. \nThe moderator of the Governance forum will be: Jeroen Smit (Journalist and author of Het Drama Ahold (about Ahold)\, De prooi (about the fall of ABNAMRO) and Het Grote Gevecht (about Paul Polman and Unilever) \nThe panelists will be: \n\nMarguerite Soeteman-Rijen (Siemens Nederland\, MN\, Kelp Blue\, NautaDutilh a.o.)\nJolande Sap (Former political leader of Groenlinks\, Board member of University of Amsterdam\, KPN\, Renewi\, Administratiekantoor aandelen Triodos Bank and the Dutch Emissions Authority (Nea) a.o.)\nKuldip Singh (Board member at KPMG Nederland\, Tennet Holding\, Kyndryl Nederland\, ROM InWest\, InnoSportLap and lecturer at Governance Academy)\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nEngage with experienced board members and learn from their experiences and career as a board member\nNetwork with these board members and board member attendees\n\n  \nRegister Today as there are limited number of places available
URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/insead-governance-forum-the-journey-of-becoming-a-respected-board-member/
LOCATION:Capital C\, Weesperplein 4b\, Amsterdam\, 1018 XA\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Forum
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SUMMARY:IN-BOARD Module -  Private Equity and Family Business - Gwynt
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URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/in-board-module-private-equity-and-family-business/
LOCATION:Gwynt Esch\, Den Eikenhorst\, Hal 13\, Esch\, 5296 PZ\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Wave Module
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Value Creation – A Core Topic for Board Members -  hosted by Russell Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability has moved in and out of boardroom priorities—first driven by climate urgency and ESG regulations\, more recently dismissed by some as “woke.” In this workshop\, we will make the case that sustainability can\, in fact\, become a powerful driver of long-term value creation. \nRealizing this value requires boards to understand the specific risks and opportunities of their business and to clarify how sustainability can be translated into customer value and competitive advantage. \nHans Reus (MBA’90D)\, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates\, will again be our host. Jenny Wassenaar (bio below) will share her perspectives as a practitioner\, drawing on her experience at both board and executive level in developing sustainability as a source of value. \nFollowing a short introduction\, participants will work together on a concrete case. We will conclude by sharing lessons learned and discussing how these insights can be applied in your own board role. \nWe hope you will leave inspired and even better equipped to drive sustainable value creation in your organization. \nRegister HERE  (limited seats available) \nProgram:\n14.30h  Welcome\n15.00h  Program\n17.00h  Drinks\n18.00h  Closing \nAddress:\nRussell Reynolds Associates WTC Tower One\, 18th floor\nZuidplein 148\n1077 XV Amsterdam \nJenny Wassenaar is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Senior Vice President\, Research & Development at Trivium Packaging and a seasoned board-level advisor shaping sustainability\nstrategy and innovation in global industrial supply chains.\nAs a member of Trivium’s Executive Committee\, she partners with boards and investors to drive\nprofitable sustainable transformations across a USD 3B business with nearly 50 production locations and 7\,000+ employees\, producing more than 100 million recyclable metal packaging items daily.\nPreviously\, in leadership roles at Avery Dennison and Shell\, Jenny has led P&L organizations and\nglobal procurement portfolios. She also serves in multiple governance and advisory roles—including\nwith the UN Global Compact Netherlands (former Supervisory Board Vice Chair\, now Advisory Board Member)—and is recognized for elevating sustainability from compliance to a core lever of competitive and financial performance.
URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/sustainable-transformation-at-russell-reynolds/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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SUMMARY:AI with SparkOptimus
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI has moved beyond the lab\, impacting functions from legal and HR to marketing and supply chain. Yet many organizations are still grappling with how to scale use cases and ensure AI delivers tangible\, sustainable value. What role should boards play in this transformation? \nBecause of the success July 2nd\, 2025. We have a second session. We invite you to join our next alumni session\, hosted by Matti van Engelen\, Associate Partner and GenAI lead at SparkOptimus. Drawing from SparkOptimus’ work with leading organizations\, Matti will share practical frameworks\, success stories\, and insights on how boards can navigate AI responsibly\, while accelerating innovation and performance. \nThere will be ample space for discussion\, peer reflection\, and sharing your own boardroom challenges. \nProgram – January 27th\, 2026\nSparkOptimus Office – Jacob Obrechtplein 1\, 1071KS Amsterdam\n16:00 – 18:00 – Interactive session with Matti van Engelen\n18:00 – 19:00 – Informal drinks & networking \nDoors open at 15:45. \nThis session is open to all IN-Board and IDP alumni.
URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/ai-with-sparkoptimus/
LOCATION:SparkOptimus\, Obrechtplein 1\, Amsterdam\, 1071 KS\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:MasterClass
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SUMMARY:IN-BOARD Module - Corporate Governance - Houthoff
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URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/houthoff-corporate-governance/
CATEGORIES:Wave Module
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SUMMARY:INSEAD Fontainebleau Leadership module
DESCRIPTION:A 3-day program on group interaction and personal effectiveness on the INSEAD campus in Fontainbleau\, under the leadership of Prof. Erik van de Loo and Prof. Jaap Winter. \n\nPsychology of the leader\nINSEAD 360 degree tests\nGroup coaching\nInter-personal competencies and group dynamics\n\nFor the full introduction by Erik van de Loo and Jaap Winter click for the \nThe detailed Program \n\nJaap Winter\, professor international Corporate Law UvA LinkedIn and Bio UvA\nErik van de Loo\, affiliate  professor Organisational Behaviour at and Bio
URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/insead-fontainebleau-leadership-module/
LOCATION:INSEAD Fontainebleau\, Bd de Constance\, Fontainebleau\, 77305\, France
CATEGORIES:Wave Module
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SUMMARY:Geopolitics - From Academic Topic to Strategic Boardroom Priority
DESCRIPTION:Some believe that the current geopolitical challenges represent just another passing storm which will soon subside\, allowing us to “return to normal”. Unfortunately\, this is unlikely. We are facing a geopolitical climate change that will shape the global business landscape for decades to come. \nIN-BOARD is pleased to announce that Hala Naoum Néhmé will join us on Tuesday\, November 11th\, to share her perspectives on this critical topic. \nHala is a Director at PwC and co-author of the book “Impact van Geopolitiek: how companies determine their strategies”. The publication draws on a joint study by PwC and the Clingendael Institute\, in which leading Dutch multinationals shared their experiences and strategic approaches to an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. \nDuring this session we will examine the role of Supervisory Boards in ensuring that geopolitics becomes a permanent and recurring component of risk and opportunity analysis. By embedding geopolitical considerations into corporate strategy\, companies can strengthen their resilience to global disruptions while also positioning themselves to recognize and capitalize on emerging opportunities. \nAmple time will be reserved for questions and discussion\, and we look forward to learning from your experiences\, challenges and best practices in this area. \nRegister HERE \nProgram:\n15:30 Doors open\n16:00 Presentation and plenary discussion\n18:00 Drinks & Bites courtesy of PwC\n19:00 Closing \nAddress:\nPwC’s offices\nThomas R. Malthusstraat 5\n1066 JR Amsterdam
URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/geopolitics-from-academic-topic-to-strategic-boardroom-priority/
LOCATION:PwC Amsterdam\, Thomas R. Malthusstraat 5\, Amsterdam\, 1066 JR\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:MasterClass
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SUMMARY:Boards beware: AI will change us
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a provocative conversation with INSEAD’s Professor Theodoros Evgeniou discussing the dilemmas of this technology shaping the future of the world. \nThe AI revolution is having a profound impact on business\, society and human life. The strategic choices of today will determine where you and others will end up. It will have huge impacts among others on competitive advantage of businesses\, political influence and the organisation of society and wealth both for have’s and not-have’s. \nTheodoros Evgeniou Professor of Technology and Business \nSo\, what are the dilemmas you should be thinking about? What position do you take? What do you want to have impact on? \nTheos Evgeniou has been on the INSEAD faculty since 2001 and director of the INSEAD Executive Education programme\, Transforming your Business with AI. Here is his bio and podcasts are listed below. \nProgram: \n15.30    Doors open \n16.00    Program start \n16.05    Welcome Wave 18 \n18.15    Graduation Wave 17 \n18:30    Drinks \n19.00    End \nAddress: \nVan Doorne\nAmstelveenseweg 638 \n1081 JJ Amsterdam \nAs there is limited space\, please reply by return mail to secure your place. The first come\, first served rule applies. \nThis event will kindly be hosted by our partners Van Doorne in their office on the Amstelveenseweg. \nWe look forward to seeing you on the 6th of November. \nBest regards\, \nIN-BOARD \nPodcasts “The Age of Intelligence”:\nApple podcast\nSpotify\nDeezer
URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/boards-beware-ai-will-change-us/
LOCATION:Van Doorne\, Jachthavenweg 121\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:MasterClass
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SUMMARY:Governance Lab! ‘Not for the shy!’
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday October 1st\, IN-Board organizes a Governance Lab on ‘Being embarrassed in your board\, issues you did not sign up for.’ \nYou are well educated\, you are experienced\, you’ve been there and done that. Yes\, you dealt with a product recall\, with a financial disaster\, with unfriendly takeover approaches. But board members and directors are human\, and unfortunately sometimes act quite human. And that can lead to very embarrassing situations. Things you did not sign up for. \nWe will explore a few embarrassing situations that you could be confronted with. And review formal and informal approaches to deal with these situations. We will\, as usual\, have the support of lawyers from Van Doorne\, who will give us guidance. \nCome and join the debate. Van Doorne is our hospitable host\, Amstelveenseweg 638\, Amsterdam [NEW ADDRESS!] Welcome from 15.30 onwards\, we kick off at 16.00 sharp and round off with drinks around 18.00 \nPlease note: \n\nThis Governance Lab is inENGLISHand for Wave and IN-Board participants and IDP-C alumni only. Please confirm your attendance by return mail and note that the first come\, first served rule applies.\nAt this location Van Doorne has very limited parking places. Please find your own spot\, or even better\, come by public transport. Metro Amstelveenseweg is a 5-minute walk
URL:https://directorsnetwork.insead.nl/event/governance-lab-not-for-the-shy/
LOCATION:Van Doorne\, Jachthavenweg 121\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Governance Lab
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