YOUR CHAIRMAN OR BOARD MEMBER

Independent; with 20 years deep Corporate Governance practice insights

Independent Chairman of Board of Directors and Chairman of Board of Trustees. - Capacity to serve in additional Boards or as a sparring partner to a Board member

Unrivaled proficiency and deep insights in Corporate Governance processes, starting 2001, in various companies and functions: Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board, Head Audit Committee, Secretary to the Board, Head Group CEO Office and Corporate Secretary. For more information see my LinkedIn profile.

Lecturer and author for topics in Corporate Governance.

Are you searching for a new Board member? I am interested in an additional mandate. - Are you new to a Board? I would be pleased to act as your trusted sparring partner.

My
values

Most important:
Integrity and transparency. Authenticity and mindfulness. Entrepreneurship and innovation instead of regulation.

Other key values:
Inner balance and serenity. Family and friends; Karate-do and Zanshin as my way and permanent school of life. My political and social commitment, serving on a voluntary basis.

My
experience

Governance and practice:
20 years deep insights in Boards, not described in books or taught at university. And often there is no "right" or "wrong".

Best vs. good practice:
"Best practice" is a cost issue, and "good practice" in Corporate Governance might be sufficient in most cases for your company. Efficient and effective checks and balances needn't to be expensive.

My
expertise

Risk of change and liability:
Regulation, conflict of interest, compliance, compensation schemes, risks and values in times of (disruptive) changes.

Selected questions:
Cooperation Chairman-CEO in practice. Your role, role of an external Director, the Corporate Secretary and shareholders. Minutes, Business Judgment Rule and personal liability.