The International Non-Executive College Program

For ‘non-Dutch speaking’ executives and professionals

This program is for ‘non-Dutch speaking’ executives and professionals who want to prepare for a supervisory board position or who have recently started as a supervisory board member. Supervising is a profession, and it is crucial for members to be aware of their non- executive role, their requirements, Dutch governance issues, external supervisor policies and the challenges that come with the position.

In summary you will:

  • receive all the necessary basic knowledge and its practical application from top instructors and experienced non-executives.
  • gain insight into Dutch board dynamics and the potential pitfalls in your non-executive role.
  • have a personal PACT assessment specially designed for non-executives.
  • become part of a high value en relevant board network.
  • get access to our online GoedeMorgenCommissaris (Good Morning Boardmembers) sessions, every Wednesday from 08:15 to 08:57 AM, mostly in Dutch.
  • have access to our monthly online masterclasses, mostly in Dutch.
  • have an intake interview with search consultants and be included in our database.
  • receive One-on-One Advisory Conversation.
  • receive the Hemingway Supervisory Board Certificate upon completion.

What we offer is more than just a program; it is a package of opportunities.

Besides learning ways to become a better Non-Executive Director (NED) this course provided invaluable insights into board dynamics, the executive and non-executive ecosystem, and the frameworks essential for navigating them effectively. Thanks to Hemingway, this opportunity is now accessible also to non-Dutch speakers, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Dutch board system and its fundamentals.

Cristiano Da Silva Marques
Director Software Development | Vopak Global IT BV

Finally international boardmembers can not only gain board-governance knowledge in English in The Netherlands but also be educated about all the Dutch governance specificities: both from legal and cultural perspective. I have just graduated from the long awaited first Hemingway Professional Governance International Non-Executive College Program and can highly recommend it! The content as well as the professors line-up were impeccably structured with insights into the various roles of supervisory board members and the requirements for modern governance.

 

Maria Zelkovskaya
Business Data Governance Transformation Director | Danone

Some of the most inspiring and insightful conversations I’ve had so far. Thank you Hemingway Professional Governance for the rich content and all the participants and facilitators for sharing your experiences.

Antigoni Gkarla
Head of Tax | ASICS EMEA

Program Sessions

The program consists of a getting-to know each other dinner. Followed by two days of sessions from 9:00 PM to 17:30 PM. The sessions will address the key topics for non-executive board members and are guided by top specialists (‘knowledge partners’) and highly experienced non-executive board members (‘experience partners’).

Our knowlegde partners are senior executives/staff from a.o: Deloitte, Mercer, DLA Piper, Oliver Wyman, Edelman.

Topics:

  • Roles and Personal Impact
  • Dutch Corporate Law
  • One-and two tier boards
  • Dutch Corporate Governance Codes
  • Strategy Planning and Implementation
  • Roles of Employership of Non-Executives
  • Stakeholder Management
  • External Reputation Management
  • Board Dynamics
  • Intercultural Management
  • Governance in Action: case studies

GoedeMorgenCommissaris

During the program, participants can join the these Good Morning Boardmember sessions, a weekly online breakfast seminar (every Wednesday morning from 8:15 AM to 8:57 AM) covering current topics for board members, mostly in Dutch.

HemingwayConnect

All current participants and alumni of our educational programs are welcome to attend HemingwayConnect. This allows you to remain updated and to meet alumni from other cohorts. HemingwayConnect takes place two or three times a year on Friday afternoons.

PACT Assessment

The PACT assessment is an innovative and proven tool to gain insight in your core qualities as a (future) supervisor. The tool identifies your strengths and areas where you excel by nature, as well as areas where you perform well, be it with more effort. What does this imply for your role in a supervisory board? 

Kalender

26-11-2025

Start program: The International Non-Executive College 3

Program for ‘non-Dutch speaking’ executives and professionals who want to prepare for a supervisory board postion or who have recently started as a supervisory board member

Practical Information:

Location: Roemer Visscherstraat 44, 1054 EZ Amsterdam.
Term: 26 November 2025 – 28 November 2025
Investment: €8250,- excluding VAT.

For more information: Maurice Eykman at eykman@hemingway-pg.nl or 020 226 1218

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