Strengthening human resilience at Rabobank: from continuity planning to crisis execution during prolonged disruptions

4 June 2026

Strengthening human resilience at Rabobank: from continuity planning to crisis execution during prolonged disruptions

Marcel Paagman
Head of Business Continuity Support Services & Vice President Security & Risk Change
Flevum Community Cyber Security & Business Continuity Cyber Security & Business Continuity

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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 explain what is required to move beyond paper plans and enable faster, more effective decision-making when disruptions occur.

Target Audience

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

Cyber Security professionals

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

Restaurant de Hoefslag, Bosch en Duin

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 challenged to rethink their approach to resilience. While many have invested in business continuity planning and crisis management capabilities, these often still function in parallel rather than as a truly integrated 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 explain what is required to move beyond paper plans and enable faster, more effective decision-making when disruptions occur.

A key focus area is how organizations can manage prolonged disruptions, including scenarios where business operations must be continued independently for an extended period. This requires explicit choices about what is truly critical, how activities can be scaled up or down, and how continuity can be ensured under pressure.

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

Join an intimate dinner with senior leaders to explore how you can:
• bridge the gap between planning and execution
• make better and faster decisions during prolonged disruptions
• and strengthen your organization’s resilience through an integrated, human-centric approach