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From Band Leader to Master Conductor Amsterdam Panel Event
Expanding the Scope of Corporate Affairs Leadership
Broome Yasar Partnership, in association with FGS Global and NEVIR (The Netherlands Association for Investor Relations), will be hosting our next leadership panel in the Netherlands on Wednesday 7 January 2026, this time exploring the expanding scope of corporate affairs leadership as detailed in our report, From Band Leader to Master Conductor.
Panel Highlights:
This not to be missed event will bring together a panel of leaders who exemplify the powerful synergy created by combining corporate affairs leadership with one or more of six key “cousin” functions identified in our study: Sustainability, Marketing, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Strategy, and Chief of Staff.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Time: Breakfast panel session: 08:30 – 10:30
Location: ING, Amsterdam
Panel Detail:
Join us to hear from top corporate affairs leaders who embody this expanded and connected approach to cross-functional leadership as they discuss:
Challenges and Opportunities: What unique challenges and opportunities arise for corporate affairs leaders taking on additional leadership roles, such as Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Brand or Marketing Officer, Chief People Officer, Head of Investor Relations, Head of Strategy, or Chief of Staff?
Broadening Influence: Strategies for extending your corporate affairs role to encompass broader functional leadership and drive greater impact.
Essential Skills: Identifying the skills and tools required to excel in this increasingly in-demand, multifaceted “Swiss Army knife” role.
Our Panellists Include:
Dailah Nihot, Chief People, Communications and Sustainability Officer, NN Group
Marike Westra, Chief Communications and Sustainable Impact Officer, COFRA
Kim Larsen, Global Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications, ING
Jeremy Beadles, Chief of Staff to CEO, HEINEKEN
Joris Wilton, VP Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Just Eat Takeaway.com
Invitation Details:
This event is by invitation only. If you are a senior in-house corporate affairs or investor relations leader and would like to attend, please contact us at: contact@broomeyasar.com.
Additional Resources:
To learn more about this career path, you can view and download our Band Leader to Master Conductor report HERE
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