The INSEAD Directors Network NL

Geopolitics - From Academic Topic to Strategic Boardroom Priority
2025-11-11 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | 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
