About Sander
Sander is Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Global Leaders Academy and Program Director at Nyenrode Business University. He is sought-after as speaker, moderator and business advisor.
After a career in international law and banking, of which many years based in Asia, Sander is specialized in sustainable finance, leadership, organizational change and innovation. He applies this in corporate settings, the not-for-profit sector and academia.
As banker he worked as Chief Representative China for ABN AMRO Bank (1990-1995), Vice President Structured Trade Finance ABN AMRO (1995-1998) and International Fund Manager Triodos Bank (1999-2001). Subsequently, as consultant he has served companies such as Nike, Deloitte, AXA, Google, Unicredit Bank, Rolls Royce, ING Group and Unilever. He has also worked with INGOs, governments, and multilateral agencies such as The World Bank, UNDP and the Asian Development bank.
Sander recently co-founded the SEAL Institute at Nyenrode Business University, a research initiative aimed at creating Sustainable Enterprises through Action Learning (SEAL). Previously he was a Senior Fellow of the Garrison Institute in New York and a Member of the Netherlands Council for Sustainable Development. He (co-) authored many articles and books, including ‘Doing Business in China’, ‘Sustainable Development in Central Asia’, ‘Compassion or Competition’ and ‘Mind over Matter; Towards a New Paradigm in Leadership of Business and Economics’.
His vision is to help leaders and organizations to develop mindfulness and creativity to be able effectively respond to the new challenges of complexity and sustainability through inspired and collaborative leadership. Through a range of services, projects and partnership, Sander’s aim is to contribute to a more sustainable and positive work culture, one that operates within the principles of nature and contributes to human flourishing, while generating tangible success.
Sander received education in international business law (LLM, Utrecht), economics (London School of Economics), Asian Affairs (SOAS London) and psychology. He lives with his wife Sandra and three children in the Netherlands. He loves outdoor trekking, skiing, skating, yoga and soccer.
