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CHAPTER TEAM:

Navjeet Rosenthal-Gill, PwC

Don-Tobias Jol, Baker McKenzie

Max Paping, Landal GreenParks

 

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

Gemma Ludwig, Vialto

WELCOME TO THE NETHERLANDS CHAPTER

This local chapter community is dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to help members develop their skills, expand their networks, and make a positive impact in their communities. You will have access to a wide range of valuable resources and opportunities including educational sessions and networking events. 

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LIVE WEBCAST
5 May 2026, 11am - 14 May 2026, 1pm EDT
GLOBAL SHARE PLAN BASICS BOOTCAMP
may 2026 bootcamp

Virtual

All plan types
Global

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.


 

LIVE WEBCAST
20 May 2026, 11am - 1pm EDT
SHARE PLAN EXCEL ESSENTIALS
excel bootcamp

Virtual

Operational effectiveness
All plan types
Global

EXCEL ESSENTIALS FOR SHARE PLANS

Join us for a comprehensive hands-on session that takes you through the Excel essentials tailored for managing and optimizing share plan data. This stand-alone course provides attendees with a practical, interactive experience designed to enhance your proficiency in working with common functions and real-world scenarios.

In this course, you will: 

  • Learn essential Excel tools tailored for share plan management
  • Solve common share plan challenges through interactive exercises
  • Use Excel to analyze, interpret, and make informed decisions

COST
Please refer to our Event Attendee Terms and Conditions for information.

$129.00

ATTN: Bootcamp registrants!  If you have enrolled (or are planning to enroll) for the May 2026 Virtual Bootcamp program, this course is included in your registration. You do not have to sign up for this course.

ANY QUESTIONS? 
Please contact GEO's Program Services.

 

ARTICLE
4 March 2026
AVOIDING COSTLY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MISTAKES: A STRATEGIC GUIDE
External News

Pave

Executive pay
Executive plans
Global

How can boards identify executive compensation mistakes? Learn the most common errors in C-suite pay that cost companies millions and how automated platforms prevent them.

ARTICLE
3 March 2026
IS A 4-YEAR VESTING SCHEDULE STILL STANDARD?
External News

Pave

Trending now
Stock options
Global

Is a 4-year vesting schedule still standard? At private companies, yes. But public company grant durations have declined steadily since 2020.

LIVE WEBCAST
17 February 2026, 1 - 2pm EST
FROM ADMINISTRATOR TO ADVISOR: THE EVOLVING ROLE OF THE EQUITY LEADER
Webcast

Sponsored by insightsoftware

Trending now
All plan types
Global

ASIA-PAC: 17 February- 8am HKT I 11am AEDT I 3:30pm IST (India)
EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST: 17 February - 10am or 6pm GMT | 11am or 7pm CET | 12pm IST (Israel)
THE AMERICAS: 16 February - 4pm PT | 7pm ET or 17 February - 10am PT | 12pm CT | 1pm ET


The role of the equity professional is rapidly transforming. Once viewed primarily as plan administrators and reactive problem solvers, today’s equity leaders are stepping into far more strategic positions—serving as trusted advisors, cross-functional connectors, and educators across the enterprise. As companies place greater emphasis on talent strategy, retention, and long-term value creation, equity leaders are increasingly influencing conversations at the highest levels of the business.

In this session, speakers will explore how equity professionals can move beyond execution and into a more proactive, advisory role—guiding executives on strategic decisions, anticipating challenges, and translating complex equity concepts into clear, business-relevant insights. Attendees will gain practical perspectives on how to elevate their influence, build enterprise-wide equity literacy, and position equity as a critical driver of informed decision-making across all levels of the company.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

  • Understand how the equity leader role is evolving from administrator to strategic advisor, coordinator, and educator
  • Learn practical ways to drive cross-functional collaboration and increase equity literacy among executives and key stakeholders
  • Identify strategies to shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive guidance that supports better decisions and stronger company outcomes


CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*
 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $350/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

 

ARTICLE
1 November 2025
UNLOCKING HIDDEN VALUE WITHIN YOUR ESOP PROGRAM
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Sprintax Dividends

Design and strategy
Stock options
Global

Employee Stock Ownership Plans and other forms of equity compensation have become essential tools for attracting, retaining, and aligning top talent. Once limited to senior executives, these programs are now widely used across job levels and geographies, reflecting a broader shift toward long-term incentives and ownership driven culture.

But for all the attention paid to plan design, grant size, and vesting schedules, a critical part of the employee experience often goes unnoticed: dividend income, and more specifically, how much of it is silently lost to Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT).

In this whitepaper, you’ll explore:
• What DWT is and why it’s often overlooked in ESOP administration
• How recovery works and what’s legally reclaimable
• The strategic upside of integrating DWT recovery into your total rewards model
• Practical implementation options that minimize administrative burden
• A powerful DWT reclaim impact study, demonstrating the scale of opportunity
 

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ARTICLE
15 January 2026
NEW YEAR, NEW RULES: GLOBAL EQUITY AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR CALENDAR-YEAR 2026
External News

McDermott Will & Schulte

Global

As countries implement new regulations affecting global equity and executive compensation for 2026, multinational companies should review their equity plans and grant materials to ensure compliance with updated tax, securities, and employment laws. Key developments include the removal of certain reporting and forced-sale requirements in China, expanded securities exemptions in Japan, new pay transparency obligations in the European Union, updated SEC requirements in the Philippines, and clarified national insurance sourcing rules in the United Kingdom, along with broader global trends such as rising tax rates and limits on restrictive covenants. Proactive coordination among legal, tax, payroll, and equity teams is essential to manage compliance, reporting obligations, and strategic planning in the year ahead.

ARTICLE
1 January 2026
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN MARKET REPORT 2026
External News

Research and Markets

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
Global

The employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) market is growing rapidly, expected to rise from $2.12B in 2025 to $3.32B by 2030 at a ~9.4% CAGR, driven by increased adoption in startups and SMEs, stronger tax incentives, and a growing focus on employee ownership and retention. Key growth drivers include rising demand for succession planning, wealth-building for employees, digital ESOP administration tools, and broader adoption of employee ownership models across industries and regions, with North America currently leading and Asia-Pacific growing fastest. Major trends include more use of ESOPs in mid-sized firms, innovative share-based incentive programs, leveraged ESOP structures, and M&A activity among ESOP service providers, alongside increasing use of ESOPs as a tool for talent attraction, alignment, and long-term corporate culture development.

ARTICLE
22 December 2025
NAVIGATING GLOBAL INCENTIVE PLANS KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES
External News

Travers Smith

Design and strategy
Share incentive plans (SIP)
Global

Rolling out a global share plan requires careful planning, significant coordination across internal teams, and collaboration with external advisors to navigate legal, tax, securities, payroll, and labour law complexities in multiple countries. Companies must ensure clear communication, tax-efficient design, compliance with local regulations, equal treatment of employees, and practical considerations such as document translation and payroll restrictions to avoid pitfalls. When executed thoughtfully, global share plans can provide real value to both the business and its employees while supporting long-term engagement and compliance.

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