VNO-NCW
Jesse Martens has extensive experience in public affairs and communications, currently serving as the Head of Global Public Affairs at AkzoNobel since April 2018. Additionally, since September 2023, Jesse holds the position of Chair of the Multinationals Committee and Board Member at VNO-NCW. Prior to these roles, significant contributions were made at PGGM as a Public Affairs Advisor, where responsibilities included managing Dutch public affairs, advising the board, and developing lobby strategies. Previous roles include a secondment at PensionsEurope, training at the Foundation Max van der Stoel, consulting at Lindblom Public Relations Public Affairs, and campaign staff for PvdA. Jesse's education includes a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam, a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Radboud University, and further qualifications in international cooperation and investment.
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VNO-NCW
The Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (known as VNO-NCW) is the largest employers' organisation in the Netherlands. VNO-NCW represents the common interests of Dutch business, both at home and abroad and provides a variety of services for its members. Over 160 (branch) associations are members, representing more than 185.000 enterprises. They cover almost all sectors of the economy, including more than 80% of all medium-sized companies in the Netherlands and nearly all of the larger, corporate institutions.VNO-NCW represents the interests of Dutch business and industry and provides a range of services to its members. VNO-NCW strives to represent its members' interests by promoting a high quality business environment and investment climate in the Netherlands, with a view to boosting the competitiveness of Dutch industry. VNO-NCW's involvement extends to matters relating to education, infrastructure, public finances, taxation, the environment and social security. VNO-NCW's role in representing its members is reflected in its active ongoing contacts with the government, politicians, public authorities, trade unions and non-governmental bodies. As such VNO-NCW helps to define the socio-economic climate in the Netherlands; it also contributes to the drafting of new laws and regulations and has a say in government decisions which may affect the business sector. As the voice of Dutch business, VNO-NCW sits on numerous government advisory and consultative committees. The most important of these are the Social and Economic Council (SER), one of the Dutch government's key advisory panels, and the Labour Foundation, the official central consultative forum for employers' and trade union representatives. VNO-NCW also consults with the government regularly on behalf of Dutch industry.