Meet the Speakers
Our program features a distinguished lineup of industry leaders, seasoned board members, and governance experts who bring real-world insights and hands-on experience to every session. These speakers have successfully navigated boardroom challenges and are here to share their expertise, helping you elevate your board leadership skills.
For the full list of speakers, download the brochure.
Lizzy Doorewaard
Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board at NPO and multiple others
Dr. Lizzy Doorewaard
Dr. Lizzy Doorewaard is a highly experienced supervisory board member with 20 years of broad experience in governance issues. She is active in multiple supervisory roles, including at NPO, Esso, RCBM, CSR‑nl, State Forestry, and Grant Thornton.
In addition to being a multiple supervisory board member, she is involved as a coach and speaker at various educational institutions, ncluding Nyenrode Business University.
Mathias Kesting
Mathias is a member of the German Advisory business of Korn Ferry International.
He works with boards, CxOs and very senior executives in designing the talent agenda. With years of experience in Top-level coaching, Executive Assessments, Leadership Development Programs and Transformational Consulting, Mathias helps organizations to build the leadership bench of tomorrow.
Mathias Kesting
Senior Client Partner, CEO & Board Services at Korn Ferry
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Dr. Lineke Sneller
Dr. Lineke Sneller is an experienced commissioner with a background in technology, innovation, finance, and risk management. She is currently a Professor of Practice in Digitalization & AI in Accounting, Control, Governance, and Auditing at the University of Groningen. She is a board member at EY, ProRail, Infomedics, and Van Wijnen and others.
Dr. Lineke Sneller
Professor at the University of Groningen, board member at EY, APG Group and others
Bert Pilon
Managing Partner at Boyden Global Leadership and Talent Advisory
Bert Pilon
Bert is the Managing Partner for the Benelux & EMEA Leader, CEO & (Non-Exec) Board Services at Boyden Amsterdam.
Bert is an expert in board services and non-executive board search, board evaluation and effectiveness consulting and CEO succession planning. He is currently specialized in servicing international Family Offices, Private Equity and Venture Capital firms.
Program Schedule
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*Program schedule and speakers are subject to change
The distance between leaders and laggards in the digital age in rapidly increasing – many companies are doing too much rather than too little. The Board can play a decisive role in securing digital success and pushing purposefulness.
Johannes Lorenz | Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company Düsseldorf
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The Program
Modern boards drive sustainable growth by balancing people, planet, and profit, even in the face of uncertainty. To lead responsibly and adapt quickly, board members need more than governance skills—they must stay focused and centered while guiding transformation.
Join our three-day program to Get Educated with expert-led training, Get Connected through networking with 45 like-minded peers, and Get On Board with the tools and self-awareness essential for effective boardroom leadership.
Take the next step in your board career by joining us in Amsterdam, November 19-21, 2025.
Get in touch with us at info@new.com