Profile and composition of the Supervisory Board
Royal HaskoningDHV has a two-tier structure, whereby the Supervisory Board is a separate and independent body from the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board supervises and advises the Executive Board in performing its management tasks and setting the direction for Royal HaskoningDHV. The Supervisory Board endorses the principle that the composition of the Supervisory Board shall be such that its members are able to act critically and independently of one another and of the Executive Board and any particular interests. In performing its tasks, the Supervisory Board focuses on, inter alia, Royal HaskoningDHV’s strategy and the execution thereof, the succession planning for the Executive Board, the management of risks inherent to Royal HaskoningDHV’s operational activities, the financial performance and reporting process, compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, and the relationship with shareholders and other stakeholders.
The Supervisory Board consists of five members, two female and three male. All have Dutch nationality. The members cover the targeted competencies in accordance with the profile of the Supervisory Board and are independent in the performance of their duties and responsibilities. The Supervisory Board monitors its profile and composition, continuously striving for a diverse and balanced composition in accordance with the latest governance requirements and regulations as well as assuring alignment with the strategic direction of the company.
The full profile of the Supervisory Board can be found on the website.
When his term of appointment expired after serving nine years, Peter Blauwhoff stepped down from the Supervisory Board at the 2024 Annual General Meeting. He has been succeeded as Chair by Daan Sperling. Francine Roelofsen-van Dierendonck was nominated and reappointed for a second term of four years and appointed Vice-Chair. The Supervisory Board nominated Taco de Haan for appointment at the meeting for a term of four years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of our industry.
Evaluation of the Supervisory Board
The 2024 evaluation of the Supervisory Board and its committees was performed through self-assessment consisting of a written survey. The Supervisory Board evaluates the composition and functioning of the Supervisory Board and its committees, the relationship between the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board, as well as the composition and functioning of the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board also asked the Executive Board to provide feedback on the Supervisory Board’s performance. The outcome of the self-assessment was further discussed within the Supervisory Board early December 2024. The internal evaluation of the performance of the Supervisory Board concludes that it continues to be a well-functioning team. The main findings of the self-evaluation were discussed with the Executive Board.