Corporate Affairs Circle

In a rapidly evolving world shaped by geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, and rising societal and environmental expectations, directors of corporate communications and corporate affairs face increasing challenges. These include heightened reputational risk, fragmented media and stakeholder ecosystems, the need to align corporate strategy with evolving stakeholder expectations, ensuring internal consistency and organisational coherence, and demonstrating clear business value and impact. As a result, communication and public affairs leaders are under growing pressure to operate strategically across complex stakeholder environments. The need for trusted dialogue and peer exchange has never been greater.

Flevum addresses this by introducing the Corporate Affairs Circle, a membership-based network for senior corporate communication and public affairs professionals. In a trusted, small-scale, and cross-sector setting, members come together to exchange insights, test ideas, and learn from one another.

Our aim is to build a vibrant, dynamic network for peer-learning and peer-consulting. A network that strengthens individual leadership and collective impact, while helping members stay ahead of change and increase their influence within their organizations.

Strategic level

Peer learning

Strategic level
Insights

Cross-industry

Insights
Events per year

6

Events per year

Membership overview

  • Six events per twelve months, followed by smaller, focused peer-learning sessions, tailored to shared needs and interests
  • No commercial parties involved in the organization or determination of thetopics: topics to be defined by our independent Board of Advisors
  • Peer-to-peer dialogue (strategic level)
  • Cross-industry
  • Company visits alternated with restaurants
  • Confidentiality: the Chatham House Rule applies to every session
  • Annual benchmarking study
  • Three ‘bring-a-guest’ tickets per year
  • Company membership

Membership criteria
This membership is for Directors and Senior Managers in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from the top 500 companies, government agencies, and healthcare institutions in The Netherlands.

Previous Speakers

Debora de Laaf
Debora de Laaf
Director of Communications

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