The German CI&TO (Chief Information and Technology officer) of ABN AMRO needs to take cognizance of the differences between the Dutch and German cultures. His observation is that these are not that significant. ‘Nuances do exist, of course, and, as a director, it is important to take heed of these.’

What is the experience of a foreigner starting in a position on the board of a Dutch organization? In the series A Meeting of Minds - also the name of a network for foreign executive & non-executive board members in the Netherlands - Management Scope talks to foreign directors about their work in boardrooms of Dutch companies. This time: Bernhard Kaufmann, chief risk officer (CRO) of NN Group.

What is it like for a foreigner to assume a position in the management of a Dutch organization? In the series A Meeting of Minds – also the name of a network for foreign executive & non-executive board members in the Netherlands – Management Scope interviews foreign executives about their work in Dutch boardrooms. This time: Philippe Vollot, Chief Financial Economic Crime Officer at Rabobank. ‘I took the time to truly understand how things work here.’

What is it like to enter the Netherlands and the Dutch Boardroom as a ‘global citizen’? How do foreign Executives acclimatize, how does the onboarding help, and how do they experience the (figurative) climate in our country? Andrew Bester, head of ING Wholesale Banking, kicks off a series on being at your best in the Dutch Boardroom. ‘You always have to tune in to where you work, but my international career has helped me to get used to that.’