AMSTELVEEN, NETHERLANDS – May 26, 2025 – This week, Women Corporate Directors (WCD) will host its Europe Regional Institute at KPMG Amsterdam, gathering global leaders on May 26-27 for a two-day conference covering corporate governance issues focusing on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in global boardrooms.

This year’s theme, Visionary Boards Leading Innovation: Sustainability in Technology, Culture, and Companies, will take a deep dive into innovation and the company life cycle, adaptation to emerging technology, leadership in family-owned businesses, while also taking a look at women entrepreneurs. This year’s event also recognizes a milestone as WCD celebrates its 25th anniversary. WCD is the oldest and only global non-profit membership organization with the largest chapter network serving women corporate directors.

The conference will host a variety of keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking. Headlining this year’s event are keynote speakers:

• Manon van Beek, CEO at TenneT
• Cristina Monteiro, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Organization at ASML
• Mario Nava, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, at the European Commission
• Dr. Mirjam Storim, Head of Strategy & Technology Relations, Foundational Technologies at Siemens

WCD’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and Independent Board Member, Mary Beth Vitale, anticipates that the event will bring valuable insights to board members in the region, while providing renewed perspectives leading boards throughout Europe.

“The Europe Regional Institute provides a unique opportunity for board members in the region to receive a thorough analysis of current trends in the boardroom,” said Vitale. “Having a space where board members can convene, exchange ideas, and utilize a peer network is critical to navigating today’s board governance.”

KPMG, the Global Title Sponsor of the 2025 Europe Regional Institute, values serving as the lead sponsor for this event.

“We are thrilled to welcome our guests to WCD’s 2025 Europe Regional Institute”, said Stephanie Hottenhuis, CEO of KPMG in the Netherlands. “For nearly 20 years, KPMG has been a steadfast supporter of WCD, firmly believing that the inclusion of diverse experiences in the boardroom is essential for effective corporate governance, and we anticipate an impactful event.”

For more information on WCD’s Europe Institute, please visit: https://wcdglobal.org

KPMG LLP is the Global Title Sponsor of WCD’s 2025 Europe Institute, as well as the Global Institute and Visionary Awards.

A unique global network, the Women Corporate Directors Foundation (WCD), has served as the place where the most powerful and influential women in the world have convened for over 25 years. We work to empower exceptional women directors to deliver visionary corporate board leadership.

WCD represents the preeminent women leaders in business today. With 70 chapters around the world, WCD members serve on 8,500 corporate boards worldwide. Our members include CEOs, board chairs, lead directors, C-Suite executives, board members, and heads of global divisions in the major indices, such as S&P 500, FTSE 250, DAX, and Nikkei.