Francis Birkeland

The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers, also known as VNO-NCW, is the largest employers' organization in the Netherlands. The private company is based in The Hague, Netherlands. It represents the interests of Dutch businesses both domestically and internationally and offers various services to its members. The organization advocates for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from AEX companies to family-owned businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and young entrepreneurs. VNO-NCW aims to create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship. The organization provides a platform for entrepreneurs to voice their opinions on new legislation and current business issues through the MKB Ondernemerspanel. VNO-NCW also publishes an opinion magazine called Forum, which is free online and available in print for a fee. The organization has expressed support for the government's balanced climate plans, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the execution of all necessary prerequisites to achieve the 2030 climate goals, such as permits and energy infrastructure.

Stadsherstel Amsterdam NV acquires, restores, and maintains monuments and historic buildings. The firm also rehabilitates historic dwelling houses, and renovates these residences into modern abodes. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Coöperatieve Rabobank UA provides corporate, investment banking and financial solutions. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Retail Banking, Wholesale, Rural & Retail (WRR), Leasing, Real Estate and Other Segments. The Domestic Retail Banking segment engages in the activities of the local Rabobanks, Obvion, Financial Solutions and Roparco. The WRR segment engages in the wholesale activities in Netherlands and focuses on the Food & Agri Sectors. The Leasing segment engages in the provision of leasing products. The Real Estate segment consists of the activities of Bouwfonds Property Development. The Other segment comprises the financial results of the investments in associates and Treasury and Head Office operations. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

International Chamber of Commerce Nederland is an organization that focuses on the dispute resolution needs of the full Belt and Road spectrum, particularly in trade. The organization is based in The Hague, Netherlands. The Dutch company helps businesses prevent and resolve their disputes through their case management services, providing access to justice and the rule of law to facilitate peace, prosperity, and opportunity through trade. The non-profit company is known for creating the Incoterms® rules, an industry standard that brought economic prosperity to a post-World War I era. The ICC Arbitration Rules, administered by the ICC International Court of Arbitration®, are used all around the world to resolve disputes, assuring parties of a neutral framework for the resolution of cross-border disputes.

Royal Schiphol Group NV owns and operates airports. Its activities include the provision of ground handling services to domestic and foreign airlines, leasing of aviation commercial space and offices inside the airport, and provision of airfreight logistics services. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Schiphol, the Netherlands.

NIBC Bank NV engages in the provision of investment banking and financial services. The firm offers advises on mergers, acquisitions, financial policy, and property financing, lending, leveraged finance, and derivatives. It provides asset financing to corporate lending, leveraged finance, oil and gas services, infrastructure, real estate, and shipping Sector. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.