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Duurzaam bankieren
09-12-2008 - Welke bank is duurzaam en maatschappelijk verantwoord bezig, en welke niet? Tot voor kort was het onderscheid eenvoudig te maken. Duurzaam was een bank als Triodos, in 1980 opgericht met omgerekend iets meer dan een half miljoen euro kapitaal, en sindsdien uitgegroeid tot een toonbeeld van maatschappelijke deugdzaamheid. Windmolens, biologische landbouw, microkredieten aan arme wereldburgers, noem maar een goed doel, en Triodos kan er een belegging bij leveren. meer »
Nominaties M&A Awards 2008 bekend gemaakt
25-10-2008 - Er zijn 82 nominaties voor de M&A Awards 2008. Dat maakt Tijdschrift Fusie en Overname bekend. Dit jaar is het onderzoek voor de M&A Awards uitgevoerd onder auspiciën van professor Hans Schenk onder 1000 M&A professionals en CFO's. Opvallend is de nominatie van de overname van Fortis door de Nederlandse Staat in de categorie Best Acquisition. Op de avond van de prijsuitreiking op 11 december 2008 in het Krasnapolsky Hotel kiezen de circa 400 aanwezige M&A experts live via stemkastjes de winnaars. De 82 genomineerden voor de M&A Awards 2008 zijn: meer »
Tjero R. Zomer treedt terug als directeur Financiën & Planning bij transavia.com
30-10-2008 - Tjero R. Zomer, directeur Financiën & Planning bij transavia.com zal de luchtvaartmaatschappij per 1 april 2009 verlaten. Tjero heeft, na bijna 35 succesvolle jaren bij transavia.com, besloten gebruik te maken van de mogelijkheid om met pensioen te gaan. meer »
ING-CFO John Hele treedt volgend jaar terug
23-10-2008 - Chief Financial Officer, John Hele van ING Groep nv, verlaat de onderneming per 31 maart 2009 vanwege "familieredenen", aldus de bankverzekeraar. meer »
Performance, politieke risico's en financiele pijn
28-08-2008 - De CFO Day 2008 stond dit jaar geheel in het teken van high performance. Stond vorig jaar groei, geld en globalisering nog centraal, dit jaar gingen de CFO's een stap verder. Het bedrijfsleven heeft in 2007 over de hele linie goed gepresteerd. Dit, terwijl de gevolgen van de Amerikaanse kredietcrisis ernstiger zijn dan zich aanvankelijk liet aanzien. Voor veel bedrijven wordt het moeilijk dit jaar de recordresultaten van vorig jaar te evenaren. Hoe manage je dat ten tijde van economische crisis? En hoe denken andere CFO’s er over? meer »
De bureaucratie voorbij
19-08-2008 - Bureaucratie is goed fout, daarover zijn we het met z’n allen eens. Toch zijn er steeds meer organisaties die zich als een bureaucratie organiseren. meer »
High Performance Organisations
17-06-2008 - Dr. Andre de Waal recently carried out research that focused on Management Information and the role of IT within High Performance Organisations (HPO). At first sight the results were dissapointing: Management Information and IT seemed to have little impact. But a more detailed study into the results showed that they played a key role in companies that were excelling. meer »
High performance from a global perspective; risk management and emerging markets
17-06-2008 - Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer will offer a global survey of political risks and embedded opportunities in emerging markets and explore how executives can best manage downsides in their pursuit of high performance. meer »
Cause and consequences of the international credit crunch
17-06-2008 - The current credit crisis might lead to a real credit crunch on financial markets worldwide. Banks will sharply reduce lending to businesses and households. Although average financing costs in the euro-zone have remained relatively stable, how long will this last? When will the credit crisis lead to a credit crunch? And how can we prepare for that possibility? meer »
Managing a company through turbulent times
17-06-2008 - Vendex KBB was a source of concern on the stock exchange for many years. Now things are going better than ever since the company left the stock exchange and restructured under the name Maxeda. CFO Ronald van der Mark was closely involved with turning things around. How does he ensure that his company remains on course in the current uncertain climate? What potential scenarios does he envisage? And how does he motivate his employees? meer »
Mars plan for high performance
17-06-2008 - From a negative organic growth of 2% in 2003 to plus 3% in 2006. Wolters Kluwer has enjoyed a considerable turnaround since it followed a strategic plan that was established several years ago. CFO Boudewijn Beerkens believes that his concerns new reputation as a leading publisher will be reinforced in the years ahead. meer »
Public private partnerships
17-06-2008 - Government authorities are increasingly seeking different suppliers for public goods. This partner in public business is associated with public goals, takes more risks and is innovative. Contractors, engineers, electrotechnical installation companies and financial institutions form consortia that tender for large and long-lasting contracts. This offers new opportunities and at the same time creates new demands, not least in the field of financial and risk management. The Dutch Ministry of Waterways and Public Works (RWS) is in the vanguard of these changes. meer »
Transformation and high performance in the global supply chain
17-06-2008 - Globalisation has many benefits for transport companies and outsourcing to low wage economies is becoming increasingly popular. Supply chain management between and within Western companies is also becoming more professional. Kuehne + Nagel and Ceva Logistics have their own visions on how to make the most of these globalisation trends, including how to command a high performance. meer »
Fortis and the cross consortium mega merger
17-06-2008 - The acquisition of ABN AMRO fits seamlessly into the growth strategy of Fortis, says Gilbert Mittler, Member of Group Executive Committee, responsible for Finance, Risk and General Counsel at Fortis. The bank insurer has strengthened its position as one of the largest financial service providers in Europe thanks to the acquisition of ABN AMRO. Mittler will share during this session how the ABN AMRO mega merger was approached, how the funding was organised in the last three to five years, and the strategy Fortis intends to follow over the coming years. meer »
The importance of maintaining an effective link with shareholders
17-06-2008 - Jacques Schraven, commissioner of Tata Steel, Corus and Nuon among others, and chairman of EuropeanIssuers (of which Dutch company VEUO is a part), will emphasise the importance of maintaining an effective link with shareholders in order to attract investment to the company and prevent break-ins. The role of the EU-regulator and the cooperation of 'financial' intermediaries are crucial in this respect. meer »
Achieving high performance in the consumer goods industry
17-06-2008 - Heineken is the leading international brewer and ranks fourth in the world by volume. The cross-consortium acquisition of parts of Scottish & Newcastle fits perfectly within Heinekens growth strategy. In this session on M&A versus autonomous growth, René Hooft Graafland, Heineken N.Vs CFO, will discuss the role of innovation in mature beer markets and cultural transformation in order to achieve high performance. meer »
Global development, strategy and performance
17-06-2008 - Ravi Nedungadi (CFO United Breweries Group India) shares his vision and expertise on globalisation, India as an emerging market, and the growth strategy of his group. meer »
Winnaar CFO of the Year Award AMX/AscX: Jack de Kreij, CFO Vopak
12-06-2008 - De winnaar van de CFO of the Year Award in de categorie AMX/AscX is Jack de Kreij, CFO van Vopak geworden. meer »
Winnaar CFO of the Year Award niet-beursgenoteerd: Peter van Bommel, CFO NXP
12-06-2008 - De winnaar van de CFO of the Year Award in de categorie niet-beursgenoteerd is geworden: Peter van Bommel, voormalig CFO van NXP. meer »
Video interview: Peter van Bommel, CFO NXP Semiconductors
05-05-2008 - Video interview: Peter van Bommel, CFO NXP Semiconductors meer »