Jaap Winter

Partner Phyleon leadership & governance

Jaap Winter is a distinguished figure in European governance and leadership. Currently serving as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Royal Schiphol Group and Erasmus University Rotterdam, Jaap brings a wealth of experience to both roles.

In addition to his board positions, Jaap is a Partner at Phyleon leadership & governance, a leading consultancy firm focused on governance and leadership. With over two decades of experience in academia, Jaap is a Professor of Corporate Law, Governance, and Behaviour at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he has also served as the President of the Executive Board. He is also a Visiting Professor of Corporate Governance at INSEAD and a Professor of International Company Law at the University of Amsterdam.

Throughout his career, Jaap has been involved in various leadership roles, including serving as Chairman of the Board at Stichting Van Gogh Museum and as a member of the Supervisory Board at Randstad Holding. He has also been a member of several other prestigious boards, including Het Koninklijke Concertgebouw N.V. and the Goldschmeding Foundation.