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'Strategy is a matter of interaction inside and outside the organisation. What is established on the drawing board, is not readily accepted by shareholders, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Successful executives are also great strategists in the interaction. Proactivity and empathy are essential.'

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Jaap van Manen joined the Strategic Management Centre as a partner in January 2011. As a consultant Jaap focuses on members of the Executive Board, Supervisory Board and shareholders with dilemmas related to corporate governance, strategy and processes in the boardroom. In addition, Jaap is Professor Corporate Governance at the University of Groningen.

Before Jaap joined the Strategic Management Center, he was partner at PwC, where he held various managerial positions. As an auditor and consultant he has over 30 years of experience in corporate governance and advising listed companies.

Since the 1st of January 2011 is Jaap member of the Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank. He is also chairman of the Audit Committee of the Algemene Rekenkamer, member of the Monitoring Committee Corporate Governance Code, member of Bestuur Stichting Maatschappij, Veiligheid & Politie Police and member of the Supervisory Board of the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen.

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Derkjan on Jaap:
"Jaap has deep insights on the cooperation between the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board. With his style he succeeds to bring this sensative matter to the table.

He makes these often sensitive matters discussable on a disarming way."

Geert on Jaap:
"Jaap is like no other capable of discussing corporate governance with top executives and supervisors. A subject that wil grow futher in relevance and importance in the coming years.

"Based on his seniority and in-depth experience in the boardroom, he is a valuable sparring partner for both CEO and chairman SB."

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