Willemien Terpstra (Gasunie): ‘Setting up new energy systems is the only way’
In 2025, hastening the energy transition is not only necessary to stop climate change. A green economy also strengthens Europe’s strategic autonomy. Under the leadership of Willemien Terpstra, Gasunie is building a future energy system. 'We are at a tipping point: are we going to become more sustainable with or without industry? If industry does not come along, it will be disastrous for the Netherlands and Europe – for our earning capacity, our prosperity and our employment opportunities and especially for the environment.’
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Alexander Zwart (Rabobank): ‘We will not settle for over complexity’
The banking world was a leader in the digital transition with internet banking and mobile banking. Now, to ensure the security and reliability of financial transactions, digital acceleration has become a top priority. Alexander Zwart ensures that the bank has the strength and flexibility to deal with technological changes.
Trading with the US remains possible despite turbulent times
Donald Trump's second term has begun with a barrage of rhetoric about import tariffs and trade barriers. What the changes to the United States' trade policy will be, is less clear. Marc ter Haar of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands discusses how Dutch companies that export to the US can deal with the uncertainty.
‘The Company Secretary plays a crucial role’
More than ever, the CoSec has a pivotal role within contemporary organizations and involved in effective governance. Under the leadership of Gert van der Houwen and Romy Blankenspoor, VDH Bestuurszaken has developed into an expert in the field of ‘good governance and effective management.’ They recently began assisting companies to recruit and select the right CoSec.
Jacques van den Broek: ‘Without a flourishing business community, we have a long-term problem’
The supervisory board member, still widely known as the former CEO of employment agency Randstad, is an optimist par excellence. But not when it comes to the Dutch business climate and the lack of strategic vision on the labor market. ‘The system has become bogged down.’
AEX Futureproof Index: A price tag that changes business forever
Pieter Hemels converted social and ecological values into rock-solid euros. That integral view of broad value says a lot about the long-term value of companies.
Interventions are needed for a resilient food chain
The way we currently produce, transport and consume food causes excessive greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Change is needed.
Let’s care
Every organization, every team, every CEO can learn from these invaluable health care heroes.These are the heroes who dedicate every minute, with both mind and heart, to saving your life.
From care to health
The healthcare sector is facing challenges, such as rising costs and staff shortages. It is important to accelerate the transition to a future-proof and resilient healthcare system.
Next50: A little less
Management Scope lists the 50 most prominent ‘newcomers’ in the supervisory world in the Next50. A ‘returner’ heads the Next50 this year. Compared to last year, the list has seventeen new names.
Company secretaries are the guardians of behavioural risks
Underlying tensions and dominant members in the executive and/or supervisory board - company secretaries play an important role in the dynamics in the boardroom.
