Change in keynote speaker
We would like to inform you of a change in our keynote speaker. As Hein Schumacher has recently stepped down as CEO of Unilever, he will no longer be able to join us for this event.
We are, however, very pleased to announce that Jacques van den Broek will be stepping in as our keynote speaker. Jacques brings a wealth of experience as Supervisory Board Member at CM.com and former CEO of Randstad, where he led the company through a decade of global transformation and growth.
In addition, for alumni we have organized an exclusive pre-event alumni lecture by Filip Caeldries on “Building a Strategically Agile Organization.” For those of you who have fond memories of his lectures, this is a great opportunity to relive the experience and deepen your strategic insights.
Event Details
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Friday, 20 June 2025
π 17:30 – 22:00: MBA Mid-Year Event at Crowne Plaza Utrecht – Central Station
Optional pre-event for alumni: 15:00 – 17:00: Lecture by Filip Caeldries at TIAS Utrecht
π Crowne Plaza Utrecht – Central Station
To support our current MBA students in growing their professional networks, this event remains free of charge for students. For alumni, we kindly request a registration fee of €45, which includes the optional lecture by Filip Caeldries, the keynote speech by Hein Schumacher, and a 3-course dinner buffet & drinks.
Program
15:00 – 17:00: Optional pre-event alumni lecture by Filip Caeldries (TIAS Utrecht)
17:30 – 18:00: Registration & Reception @ Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station
19:30 – 21:30: Networking over a 3-Course Dinner Buffet
22:00: Closing
As recommended by our alumni community, we’ve scheduled this year’s reunion on a Friday evening, allowing you to make the most of your time together and giving alumni traveling from abroad the opportunity to plan a full weekend with classmates.
Jacques van den Broek
After graduating in civil law in Tilburg and a mandatory period as logistics officer in the Dutch Army , Jacques joined Randstad as a branch manager in Raamsdonksveer, a small city close to Tilburg. Randstad was then a company with around 600 mio revenue, active in 5 countries with one business line, branch based staffing .
It became a 34 year career, ending as CEO from 2014 to 2022. As CEO, Jacques invested heavily in data and technology , partly through the Randstad Innovation fund, and took the company to world leadership in 2018. At the end of his tenure, Randstad had more than 25 bio in revenue ,was active in 37 countries, and operated 8 business lines. Jacques will talk about his leadership journey, servant leadership, the Randstad values and culture . How to excel in business and be a sustainable and inclusive company ?
Who’s joining us?
Curious to see which alumni and students have already signed up for the event? Or wondering which of your (former) classmates you should invite to join as well? Check out the list of participants who have confirmed their attendance and given consent to be featured.