Building Human Resilience at Rabobank: From Continuity Planning to Crisis Execution in Prolonged Disruptions

4 June 2026

Building Human Resilience at Rabobank: From Continuity Planning to Crisis Execution in Prolonged Disruptions

Marcel Paagman
Head of Business Continuity Support Services & Vice President Security & Risk Change
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About the Topic

During a Vision Dinner on June 4, Marcel Paagman, Head of CRO BCM, will share practical insights on how organizations can better connect preparation with real-world response. He will highlight what it takes to move beyond plans on paper and enable faster, more effective decision-making when disruptions occur.

Target Audience

Crisis, Security, Continuity, Resilience, Communications & Safety Leaders

CPE Points | 2 points

Program

17:30 | Start of program (including presentation, discussion and 3-course dinner)
20:30 | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking

Language: English

Location

TBA, Utrecht region

About the speaker

Marcel Paagman

Marcel Paagman

Head of Business Continuity Support Services & Vice President Security & Risk Change

Marcel Paagman has been responsible for Business Continuity Management (BCM) at Rabobank since early 2024, operating from the second line (risk/policy). He is a member of the management team and has transitioned from an IT background into a more policy-oriented role.

More on the subject

In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, organizations are being challenged to rethink how they approach resilience. While many have invested in business continuity planning and crisis management capabilities, these functions often still operate in parallel rather than as a truly connected system.

During a Vision Dinner on June 4, Marcel Paagman, Head of CRO BCM, will share practical insights on how organizations can better connect preparation with real-world response. He will highlight what it takes to move beyond plans on paper and enable faster, more effective decision-making when disruptions occur.

A key focus will be on how organizations can navigate prolonged disruptions, including scenarios where operations must be sustained independently for extended periods. This requires making explicit choices about what is truly critical, how to scale activities up or down, and how to maintain continuity under pressure.

The discussion will also emphasize the growing importance of human and physical resilience. In complex crisis situations, resilience is no longer just about systems and processes, but about people: their availability, adaptability, and ability to operate under stress.

Join us for an intimate dinner with senior leaders to explore how to:

  • Bridge the gap between planning and execution
  • Make better, faster decisions during extended disruptions
  • And strengthen organizational resilience through an integrated, human-centric approach