Ph.D./Certificates, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2007
Post-Graduation, Certified Public Accountant, Royal NIvRA, the Netherlands, 1984
Chartered Operational Auditor, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1997
Certified Internal Auditor, IIA Inc, USA, 1997
American Management Assocation, 1992 & Royal Military Academy, Breda, The Netherlands, 1980
Research interests include Risk Management and Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Financial Management and Control, Auditing (including IT and Internal Audits), Corporate Governance, Accounting, Management Consulting, and Teaching.
Journal Publications: Authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles including pieces in Goed Bestuur & Toezicht (2021), Maandblad voor Accountancy en Bedrijfseconomie (2020), and European Corporate Governance (2019).
Books and Edited Volumes: Published 2 authored books (Maatschappelijke zorgplicht voor ondernemingen, 2023; Exit Fantoomtrots, 2022) and co-edited 1 book (COVID-19: een bevel uit het niets, 2020).
Book Chapters: Contributed 3 chapters to edited volumes covering themes such as internal auditing and paradigm shifts in governance and business, between 2020–2021.
White Papers, Articles & Media: Co-authored 1 white paper (Running Responsible Businesses, Deloitte, 2019), wrote 3 articles for Audit Magazine and PensioenPro, and is a regular member of the Boardroom Panel on BNR Radio (2017–present).
Professional Roles in Risk Management: Served as Partner, Risk Management at PwC (1997–2006) and as Executive Director, Risk Management at Protiviti (2006–2007), contributing extensively to the field of enterprise and financial risk.
Academic Leadership at Nyenrode: Held multiple academic roles at Nyenrode Business University including Professor of Accounting Information Systems (2007–2017), Professor of Corporate Governance (2017–present), and Board Member (2007–2023), along with leading programs like the New Board and Non-Executive Programs.
Global Teaching & Guest Lectures: Taught Risk Management, Internal Auditing, and Corporate Governance consistently since the late 1990s, with guest lectures and conference contributions in countries including Italy, Norway, Finland, China, UK, USA, the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba, and Belgium.
Non-Executive & Advisory Roles: Currently serves on boards of 3 pension funds, an insurance firm, an educational institution, and the Centre for Organisational Integrity (2007–present). Also chairs and serves on the External Audit Committee of the IMF in Washington (2021–present).
Many risk management projects during her time at PwC
Professional Memberships (3): Member of 3 professional bodies—Dutch Association of Chartered Accountants (NBA) since 1984, IIA Inc. since 1996, and the Dutch Association of Chartered Operational Auditors (SVRO) since 1997.
Corporate Board Roles (5): Holds 5 non-executive roles across BOOR Foundation (2021–present), ABP Pension Fund (2022–present), ING Pension Fund (2023–present), Univé Dichtbij Insurance Company (2018–present), and IMF External Audit Committee (2021–present).
Academic Leadership (1): Served as Chairman of the Nyenrode Corporate Governance Institute for 6 years (2017–2023).
Advisory & Editorial Roles (2): Served on 2 key panels—Advisory Board of IIA Netherlands (2010–2015) and Editorial Board of Controllersjournaal (2004–2013).
Expert Group Contributions (2): Contributed to 2 national-level groups—the Expert Group on Accountancy Profession and Education (2023) and the Internal Revenue Services Steering Group (2018).
