Speaker | Chairman
Commanding expert and Captivating Speaker
Gerrien Anbeek specializes in labor market trends, digital transformation, leadership development, cultural change, and board governance. She focuses on the behavioral aspects and impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Her expertise goes beyond theory: as an international (non-)executive director in the corporate and banking sector, and as chair of audit and remuneration committees, she offers deep insights into boardroom dynamics and governance issues, with particular attention to compensation and bonus structures.
In addition, Gerrien is an authority on socio-economic topics such as broad prosperity and the future of work. She has a keen eye for identifying and interpreting societal trends, placing developments within a relevant social and economic context.
Journalists regularly seek her insights for commentary and in-depth analysis in national media such as NRC and Financieel Dagblad. She also contributes opinion and analytical pieces to professional publications such as PW. Magazine, Intermediair, NVP Magazine, and Tijdschrift voor HRM—on topics like labor market trends, ethics in AI, leadership, and talent development.
Looking for a sharp perspective, clear analysis, or strong content? Gerrien is happy to contribute as an expert source or author.
Meaningful and Motivational
Gerrien infuses her presentations and workshops with both humor and valuable content. As a social scientist and expert in HR, leadership, and digital transformation within organizations, she conveys her extensive knowledge in an inspiring and accessible way. Gerrien is a strategic and conceptual thinker with a keen eye for the bigger picture, and she skillfully connects different interests with vision and empathy. Her insights and experience are at the heart of her lectures and workshops. With her charismatic presentation style and strong connection to her audience, she makes complex topics understandable and actionable. People and their stories are central, and Gerrien ensures that her audience not only listens, but is truly moved to take action.
She offers tailored, hands-on solutions, including (design thinking) workshops, leadership development, team building, assessments, and culture change initiatives. When needed, she helps organizations translate workshop outcomes into a shared vision, mission, or strategy, organizational structure, and Agile Ways of Working or process improvement recommendations.
With a Big4 consultancy background and over 25 years of experience, Gerrien has led complex international change projects for a wide range of clients.
Thought-Provoking and Empowering
Gerrien’s inspired and empathetic speaking style makes her a charismatic and engaging presence. As a speaker and chairperson, she is approachable, dynamic, and entertaining. Her lectures are highly valued and inspiring, thanks to her broad knowledge and expertise, the interactive real-world cases that support her insights, and her ability to energize participants in workshops.
With extensive experience as a chairperson and speaker at events, off-sites, conferences, and seminars, Gerrien has also provided leadership training and team coaching through Schouten & Nelissen. She works closely with clients to develop content, structure workshops, and ensure seamless execution. Gerrien is available for speaking engagements, chairing, and facilitation through Marga Miltenburg at ZijSpreekt.
Management Retreat Santenay
Gerrien Anbeek and Cint Kortmann offer an innovative concept of management training and retreat in Santenay, Burgundy; the MANAGEMENT RETRAITE. Distinctive is the acquisition of knowledge on topics such as digital transformation, big data and robotics in an inspiring environment, combined with accelerated leadership development. But we do more: By underpinning results and insights about where the organisation is going with smart tools and dashboards, we create instant value and competitive advantage. Leadership development goes deeper and teambuilding and cultural change are better anchored by a concrete spot on the horizon with data visualisation. Visits to leading and innovative wineries enhance the experience and wine tastings provide the necessary joy the vivre.
Gerrien Anbeek
“I thrive on adding real value and making a lasting impact by sharing my expertise in (digital) transformation, HR, the labor market, cultural change, and the future of work. Through my lectures, publications, and book, I don’t just talk about trends—I bring fresh insights and practical solutions that my audience can truly apply. It’s about more than just sharing opinions; it’s about delivering knowledge that makes a difference.”
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