International Integrity Conference 2023
December 8th | The Hague | Madurodam
The Moral Compass: Shared values in a Global Context
Integrity is not just an abstract principle; it is the bedrock upon which our shared values rest and thrive. As we navigate the nuanced landscapes of Climate Responsibility, Geopolitical Resilience, Digital Evolution, Economic Dynamics, and Supply Chain Integrity, our commitment to unwavering integrity is what ensures that we do so with a vision that is both sustainable and equitable.
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Through solution-oriented dialogues, our aim is to find shared solutions. Join us at the International Integrity Conference – a must-attend event for professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with renowned speakers, business and legal experts as well as leading academics. Click to find out more on the full program of the day.
Conference Highlights
Meet the speakers
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Christine Kaufmann is the Chair of the OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct. She is an international expert on responsible business conduct (RBC) having worked for over 20 years in different roles with business, governments, inter-governmental and civil society organisations. As professor at the University of Zurich prof. Kaufmann is a leading academic in Business and Human Rights, with specific expertise in the financial sector, trade law and international investment law. She also has in-depth experience with the OECD’s unique network of National Contact Points (NCPs) for Responsible Business Conduct, and has served as co-Chair of the Advisory Board of the Swiss NCP.
Prof. Dr. Jonathan Soeharno is a full Professor of Administration of Justice and Legal Philosophy at the University of Amsterdam. He is specialized in the fields of ethics and integrity. Among his publications are the books The Integrity of the Judge, The Value of the Oath and Integrity within Corporate Lawyering. Dr. Soeharno is also Lawyer at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, acting Judge at the Den Bosch Court of Appeal and Member of the Dutch Disciplinary Court of Appeal for Lawyers. He chairs the supervisory board of the (non-profit) Centre for Organizational Integrity, is ethics lecturer for the Dutch Judiciary and formed part of the Committee that revised the Dutch Code of Conduct for Lawyers in 2018. In addition, he is a former member of the Dutch Senate.
Lesley Cordial has 30 years’ experience in both FMCG and B2B businesses across multiple commercial areas including: Marketing and Corporate Branding, Product Development and Innovation, Business Strategy, M&A, Sustainability, Project Management and Sponsorship. And over the last 5 years, extending this into the areas of Talent Management, D&I and Social Responsibility as Global Talent Manager and DE&I Lead at FrieslandCampina. Worked for multi-nationals such as Unilever and Henkel as well as small start-ups in the finance and entertainment industry. As the champion behind the launch of the Vifit Sport brand, this provided an unparalleled opportunity to truly create a unique new business and way of working to increase speed, flexibility and an always-on approach to consumers for FrieslandCampina. A passion for ethical ways of working and people development is now being channeled into my new role as Director Ethics & Compliance with responsibility for our global code of conduct and Speak Up process.
Jan Ernst de Groot has served as Chief Legal Officer and member of Ahold Delhaize’s Executive Committee since July 24, 2016. Prior to that, he was Chief Legal Officer and member of Ahold’s Executive Committee since February 1, 2015. Jan Ernst is responsible for the extended areas of legal & compliance and health & sustainability. Before joining Ahold, Jan Ernst worked at executive and board level for TNT Express and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in a wide range of business and corporate roles. Jan Ernst started his career at law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. Jan Ernst is a member of the executive board of VNO NCW Confederation of Netherlands Industry & Employers, of the supervisory board of ADG Dienstengroep, and is chairman of the supervisory council of ARK Rewilding Netherlands.
Dr. h.c. Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen was till 1st of April 2023 Chairman of the Executive Board of Aon Holdings B.V. and Aon Group International B.V. (part of Aon Plc; NYSE AON) and other Holdings entities in the Netherlands and Global Chief Marketing Officer and Member of the Executive Committee of Aon Inpoint. Marguerite has over 33 years international experience in the financial services and insurance industry. She is Founder and Honorary member of the Dutch Reinsurance Association. Marguerite holds/has held various non-executive and ambassador roles amongst others Member Supervisory Board Siemens Nederland N.V., chairman Supervisory Board Kelp Blue, vice chairman Supervisory Board international law firm NautaDutilh, member global Alumni board Harvard Business School (USA), member Supervisory board Dutch Royal Military Museums. Prior roles include supervisory boards membership at a.o. the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands, Gelre Hospitals, Stichting ALS and Madurodam. Marguerite is Ambassador of UWC Maastricht and supports their MENA Women Empowerment initiative.
Eric Smit obtained his degree in economics at Radboud University in Nijmegen, after which he started his career in business. In 1999, however, he made the remarkable switch to the editorial staff of the influential magazine Quote. Within this publication, he used his skills as an investigative journalist and later rose to the position of deputy editor-in-chief. At the end of 2009, Eric Smit joined forces with Mark Koster and Arne van der Wal to found "Follow the Money", a platform that focuses on financial and general investigative journalism. He takes his audience into the intriguing world of investigative journalism. His career started at renowned magazines such as Quote and De Pers, where he wrote several books. On top of that, he is one of the founders and writers of the platform for investigative journalism called "Follow the Money." In 2017, he was awarded Journalist of the Year for his collaboration with a colleague on a series of revealing articles about the former VVD chairman, Henry Keizer. Smit shares his insights regarding the challenges that his profession entails, the practical detective work that is required, and how he ultimately managed to not only be successful in this, but also achieve financial prosperity.
Vivienne de Leeuw is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Member of the Board since 1 July 2019. Her responsibilities include Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Facilities, IT, Digital Solutions and Innovation. Vivienne graduated in MSc Business Economics at the Maastricht University in 1999. She started working at Arthur Andersen (later: Deloitte) in 1999 in the Corporate Finance practice. In 2008 Vivienne moved to Royal KPN, first as Head of Investor Relations and later as CFO of the Consumer Division. In 2017 Vivienne moved to the CFO position of RTL Nederland, the Dutch market leader in the broadcasting & entertainment sector.
Edwin Hartog is Managing Director at Société Générale - the Netherlands. He is a seasoned transaction banker with over 30 years’ experience in the banking world. He held various leadership roles with amongst others Citibank, Deutsche Bank and Société Générale. As key responsible for the Customer Portfolio of Société Générale in the Netherlands, he is very much involved in the daily external & internal dialogue around integrity & compliance from both the regulatory perspective as well as our own moral compass in decisions to be made on client reviews and onboardings.
Bianca Bernecker, Group Compliance Officer and D&I Ambassador at SBM Offshore has extensive experience with the implementation of compliance programs within international organizations. With a passion for Corporate Anthropology she can inspire others to look at organizations, culture, and behavior in a different way. She is happy explore with you new perspectives when it comes to ethical and sustainable decision making. Her approach is creative, practical and aims to cultivate curiosity and learning – thereby igniting the collective potential.
Nicola Bonucci is a French-Italian lawyer based in Paris. Mr Bonucci started his career in 1988, working for five years in the Legal Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). He then joined the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Legal Directorate, where he worked for 26 years including 14 years a Director of Legal Affairs. Following that he was, until recently, Partner in the Global Trade and Investigations & White Collar Defense practices at Paul Hastings, Paris office. He is one of the most prominent international voices in anti-corruption and anti-bribery as well as responsible business conduct, having contributed to the OECD’s efforts in these areas for more than two decades. He has worked extensively with international institutions like the European Union, the G20, FATF, the IMF, the World Bank and the United Nations system. Mr Bonucci holds Master's degrees in Public International Law from the University of Paris X–Nanterre, in International Administration from the University of Paris II–Assas, and in International and Comparative Law from the University of Notre Dame. Mr Bonucci is currently Vice President of the French Society of International Law, member of the board of the Basel Institute on Governance and of the Coalition for Integrity. Mr Bonucci is also member of the Ethic Committee of the Organizing Committee of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Sandra Scherm is Head of Compliance Digital Industries at Siemens AG. She is heading the Business Unit Compliance Offices for Software, Factory Automation, Motion Control, Process Automation and Customer Services. Sandra Scherm is also Head of Compliance Siemens Digital Industries (DI) for Classic Compliance (Antibribery, Antitrust), Export Control and Data Privacy. Finally she has Regional Compliance responsibility for the Compliance Offices in e.g. Germany, Netherlands, France, Japan, Korea.
Arend Jan Boekestijn is a much sought-after speaker and moderator at home and abroad who sheds light on the economic consequences of the current geopolitical shifts. He is fascinated by the major geopolitical shifts that are currently taking place and have a major impact on our politics and economy. Europe is in a number of crises that reinforce each other. Putin’s rise to power comes at a time when Europe is grappling with populism, the euro, Brexit and the refugee flows resulting from the implosion of the Middle East. He was born in Amstelveen in The Netherlands, and has an MA in political science and history. From 1986-1989 he was research assistant European University Institute in Florence. From 1989 onwards he is assistant-professor history at Utrecht University. From 2006-2009 he was a member of Parliament for the VVD. Boekestijn has published extensively on the history of the European States System and European Integration. He is also a successful podcast maker. Boekestijn and De Wijk has 100.000 daily listeners. Europa Draait Door 65.000 weekly listeners. In 2022 he was awarded the BNR Podcast Award. Boekestijn is a member of the Peace and Security Committtee of the Dutch Advisory Council for International Questions (AIV).
Helen Graham is currently the Group Chief Privacy Officer for Shell. Helen started her career as a criminal defense solicitor in Preston, Lancashire. She then became a Legal Counsel at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) working on the Milosevic prosecution team. As part of this role Helen spent a year living and working in Kosovo as the legal liaison between the ICTY and the UN International Police. Following this Helen changed career and started work as an IT Legal Counsel at Shell. She initially specialized in data privacy and cryptography and has worked as the Group Chief Privacy Officer for the last 10 years. At Shell, Helen has implemented a strategic and comprehensive group wide global privacy program built on Binding Corporate Rules that defines, develops, maintains and implements policies and processes that enable consistent, effective privacy practices which minimize risk and ensure the protection of personal data at the appropriate level. She is focused on data ethics as well as data compliance.
Daniel Malan is the director of the Trinity Corporate Governance Lab and an assistant professor in business ethics at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. He is an associate professor extraordinaire at the Stellenbosch Business School in South Africa, as well as a former visiting scholar at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He was the co-chair of the B20 Task Force on Integrity and Compliance (2022 and 2020), is a former member of the Global Future Council on Transparency and Anti-Corruption of the World Economic Forum (2019 – 2022) and is the regional partner for Africa and Ireland at the International Board Foundation in St Gallen, Switzerland. He has consulted to the World Economic Forum, United Nations, International Finance Corporation as well as various large corporations and has worked in 41 countries. Previously he was an associate director with KPMG Forensic in South Africa, where he was responsible for ethics and integrity services in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. His qualifications include a PhD in Business Administration, a Masters degree in Philosophy as well as a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), all from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa.
Marjo van den Broek is a highly experienced professional with a remarkable life story. She has worked at international banks for more than 30 years. Marjo is an autodidact who started her career in 1991 in the financial industry at Goldman, Sachs & Co in New York. In 1996 she was transferred to Frankfurt where she was promoted to Executive Director Finance & Planning within Investment Banking in 2001 with responsibility for EMEA. In 2005 Marjo joined Rabobank as Manager Business Control, Retail Marketing, Sales & Product Risk. In 2009 she started as Global Business Manager Corporate Finance. Marjo became Global Cooperative Values Manager in 2014. Her assignment was to contribute to an environment in which staff feels safe to report on behavior that does not align with the values of the bank. In this role she was the founder of the global speak up program at Rabobank. Since January 1, 2018 she is part of Group Financial Crime Compliance where she currently is business manager to the global head of the department. Marjo is an expert on global whistleblowing law and employee voice and participates in several round tables and committees promoting integrity and diversity of thought at organizations.
Iohann Le Frapper is Group Chief Ethics Officer at SNCF Group. SNCF is France's national state-owned railway company and a leader in passenger transport and freight logistics around the globe. Mr. Le Frapper is responsible for the Ethics Program of the company, which is to be followed by more than 270,000 employees. He has a long-standing experience of teams' management across several continents. Also, he has worked on corporate and commercial transactions and multi-jurisdictional legal and compliance exposure. Mr. Le Frapper has advised on corporate governance, ethics, risk management and compliance, among other topics. Moreover, he is former Vice-Chair of the ICC Commission on Global Anti-Corruption and Corporate Responsibility.
Manon de Zwart is a highly experienced communications professional with a special interest in employee voice and employee silence. She has worked in the financial industry at various positions over the past 25 years. Manon did extensive research on employee voice for her master thesis at Erasmus University and developed a model on the drivers of employee voice. She teams up with Marjo van den Broek Zwart on increasing the sound of employee voice within Rabobank.
Gregory Hatfield is Vice President and Head of Legal Compliance at Philips. After starting his career in private practice, Greg has worked at Philips for 17 years in a variety of roles, including in the areas of intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and as the company secretary.
Lie van Schelven - The question of what inspires Life and keeps it vital has traveled with me all my life. What does it take to carry Life through in endless cycles of ever-increasing consciousness? It took me to the hard sciences (neurosciences), to the soft sciences (philosophy and ancient life sciences), to countless journeys in the outer world and in my silent inner world, in search of Indigenous Consciousness, a holistic consciousness based on caring: caring for the land, caring for the community, caring for the sacred and magical. Where are you at home, who are you connected to and what breathes Life into us. Indigenous Consciousness changes our view of the world and what we do in it. Or don't. They are the questions of integrity and truthfulness.
Daniël Staakman is a well respected trainer and actor. He works with teams and professionals who want to improve themselfs and their skills. His slogan is: experience brings movement (in Dutch: beleving brengt beweging).
Anouk Briefjes is a well respected trainer and actress. She works for several agencies but also in the tv en movie-business. You might recognize her from the tv-serie: De zomer van Zoë.
Marjet Moorman is a passionate storytelling professional. She graduated from the Toneelacademie Maastricht in 2010 and has been working as a director, trainer, and writer since then. Marjet is always inspired by a story, no matter how small. Because a small example or an inspiring detail can grow into an important message that needs to be told. With her background in theater, Marjet knows better than anyone how a good story is structured and how it can touch the heart. At de Storytelling Fabriek, Marjet harnesses the power of stories to initiate processes of change.
Kristel Keuren is a very experienced storytelling specialist, discoverer of narrative power, trainer, speaker, and actress. Fueled by a curiosity for authentic storytelling, she empowers individuals and organizations to harness their narrative strength. She’s often consulted for inquiries related to identity, personal leadership, presentation skills, storytelling, and coaching.