The INSEAD Directors Network NL

Module Corporate Governance - Rechtspersonen en toezichthouders - Houthoff
2025-01-20 13:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Houthoff, Gustav Mahlerplein 50, Amsterdam, 1082MA, Netherlands

Module Private Equity and Family Business - Gwynt
2025-03-10 13:30 - 19:00 | Gwynt Esch, Den Eikenhorst, Hal 13, Esch, 5296 PZ, Netherlands

Module Board Effectiveness - Egon Zehnder
2025-04-10 13:30 - 19:00 | Egon Zehnder, Gustav Mahlerlaan 1041, Amsterdam, 1082 MK, Netherlands

Module Communication, crisis and reputation management - Hill+ Knowlton
2025-05-19 13:30 - 19:00 | Hill & Knowlton, Amsteldijk 166, Amsterdam, 1079LH

Module Control & Audit - KPMG
2025-06-02 13:30 - 19:00 | KPMG, Laan van Langerhuize 1, Amstelveen, , 1186 DS

Module Positioning yourself for a Board Position - Nicole Boevé
2025-09-17 15:00 - 19:00

Governance Lab! ‘Not for the shy!’
2025-10-01 16:00 - 2025-11-01 19:00 | Van Doorne, Jachthavenweg 121, Amsterdam, Netherlands
On Wednesday October 1st, IN-Board organizes a Governance Lab on ‘Being embarrassed in your board, issues you did not sign up for.’
You 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.
We 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.
Come 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
Please note:

This 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.
At 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

Module Strategy - The Ten Timeless Tests of Strategy - McKinsey & Co.
2025-10-20 14:00 - 18:30 | McKinsey & Co, Amstel 344, Amsterdam, 1017 AS, Netherlands

Boards beware: AI will change us
2025-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Van Doorne, Jachthavenweg 121, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Join us for a provocative conversation with INSEAD’s Professor Theodoros Evgeniou discussing the dilemmas of this technology shaping the future of the world.
The 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.
Theodoros Evgeniou Professor of Technology and Business
So, what are the dilemmas you should be thinking about? What position do you take? What do you want to have impact on?
Theos 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.
Program:
15.30 Doors open
16.00 Program start
16.05 Welcome Wave 18
18.15 Graduation Wave 17
18:30 Drinks
19.00 End
Address:
Van Doorne
Amstelveenseweg 638
1081 JJ Amsterdam
As there is limited space, please reply by return mail to secure your place. The first come, first served rule applies.
This event will kindly be hosted by our partners Van Doorne in their office on the Amstelveenseweg.
We look forward to seeing you on the 6th of November.
Best regards,
IN-BOARD
Podcasts “The Age of Intelligence”:
Apple podcast
Spotify
Deezer

Geopolitics - From Academic Topic to Strategic Boardroom Priority
2025-11-11 15:00 - 18:00 | PwC Amsterdam, Thomas R. Malthusstraat 5, Amsterdam, 1066 JR, Netherlands
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.
IN-BOARD is pleased to announce that Hala Naoum Néhmé will join us on Tuesday, November 11th, to share her perspectives on this critical topic.
Hala 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.
During 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.
Ample time will be reserved for questions and discussion, and we look forward to learning from your experiences, challenges and best practices in this area.
Register HERE
Program:
15:30 Doors open
16:00 Presentation and plenary discussion
18:00 Drinks & Bites courtesy of PwC
19:00 Closing
Address:
PwC’s offices
Thomas R. Malthusstraat 5
1066 JR Amsterdam

INSEAD Fontainebleau Leadership module
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-29 | INSEAD Fontainebleau, Bd de Constance, Fontainebleau, 77305, France
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.

Psychology of the leader
INSEAD 360 degree tests
Group coaching
Inter-personal competencies and group dynamics

For the full introduction by Erik van de Loo and Jaap Winter click for the
The detailed Program

Jaap Winter, professor international Corporate Law UvA LinkedIn and Bio UvA
Erik van de Loo, affiliate professor Organisational Behaviour at and Bio

IN-BOARD Module - Corporate Governance - Houthoff
2026-01-12 15:00 - 19:00

AI with SparkOptimus
2026-01-27 15:00 - 18:00 | SparkOptimus, Obrechtplein 1, Amsterdam, 1071 KS, Netherlands
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?
Because 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.
There will be ample space for discussion, peer reflection, and sharing your own boardroom challenges.
Program – January 27th, 2026
SparkOptimus Office – Jacob Obrechtplein 1, 1071KS Amsterdam
16:00 – 18:00 – Interactive session with Matti van Engelen
18:00 – 19:00 – Informal drinks & networking
Doors open at 15:45.
This session is open to all IN-Board and IDP alumni.

Save the date 'Sustainable Transformation' at Russell Reynolds
2026-02-06 15:00 - 17:30

IN-BOARD Module - Private Equity and Family Business
2026-03-09 14:00 - 19:00 | Gwynt Esch, Den Eikenhorst, Hal 13, Esch, 5296 PZ, Netherlands

IN-BOARD Module - Board Effectiveness - Egon Zehnder
2026-04-16 14:00 - 18:30 | Egon Zehnder, Gustav Mahlerlaan 1041, Amsterdam, 1082 MK, Netherlands

IN-BOARD Module - Communication, crisis and reputation management - Hill & Knowlton
2026-05-06 14:00 - 18:30 | Hill & Knowlton, Amsteldijk 166, Amsterdam, 1079LH

IN-BOARD Module - Control & Audit - KPMG
2026-06-08 14:00 - 18:30 | KPMG, Laan van Langerhuize 1, Amstelveen, , 1186 DS
