The Roadmap to Success in the U.S.
The Roadmap to Success in the U.S.
Thursday, December 4 | Nyenrode Business University, Breukelen
The European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) Netherlands and the business committee ‘Van Verre Consultancy’ of the Nieuwe Compagnie van Verre (NCV), will co-host a program, designed for students of Nyenrode Business University, on doing business in the world’s largest consumer market.
Therefore, we would like to invite you to join us at Nyenrode Business University in Breukelen on Thursday, December 4 from 19.30-22.00 where we will share insights on different aspects of the American way of doing business.
We have selected several expert members of the EACC, who will be happy to guide you through this country where the workforce, technologies, landscapes, natural resources, and funding sources are vast and varied.
This program will not be very technical or in-depth, but instead more as an insightful appetizer in case you consider in the future to be active with your business or as a professional in the U.S.
Agenda
19.30-19.45: Walk-in
19.45-21.15: Program
- Marcel Schulze, Executive Director, EACC Netherlands
“Welcome and the importance of a transatlantic business network” - Nicholette Ross, Management Consultant, Global Location Strategies
“From idea to address: How entrepreneurs pick the best US location?” - Leon Commissaris, Principal Consultant, SPRING SEARCH International
“From classroom to U.S. boardroom: A guide for future professionals.” - Jeroen Vollebergh, Corporate Lawyer, Taylor Wessing
“Before you ask for money in the U.S.: The Essentials of Investor Readiness.” - Robert Havekotte, Founder, InternationaalVerzekeren.nl
“What could possibly go wrong in the U.S.? Insurance risks every entrepreneur should understand.” - Çagri Belgücan, Manager, Rödl & Partner USA
“50 Years of ‘Oops!’: How not to slip up, when doing business in the U.S.”
21.15-22.00: Q&A and drinks
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
EACC-member firms involved in this program:
For more than 50 years, GLOBAL LOCATION STRATEGIES has conducted location strategy, site selection, and incentive negotiations for world-class industrial and manufacturing corporations. With GLS, you will have a site selection team with an unparalleled understanding of the complexity and diversity of operational needs of capital- and resource-intensive projects. Our methodology is structured yet customizable to meet our clients’ specific business needs, strategies, priorities, and objectives. See more: www.globallocationstrategies.com
INTERNATIONAALVERZEKEREN.NL Entering new markets and taking advantage of cross-border opportunities is very self-evident for many companies. But how does that work from an insurance perspective? Which rules do I have to comply with? And are there compulsory insurances? Too often we encounter companies that do business abroad but do not arrange insurance properly. Or miss he right local support. That is why we started www.internationaalverzekeren.nl . A platform that provides the first (insurance) information. When it comes to offering insurances, Van Luin Assurantiën will help you with that (through their international network), but we are also happy if others use our knowledge. In this way we help Dutch companies ensure their success abroad. See more: www.internationaalverzekeren.nl
SPRING SEARCH INTERNATIONAL is a boutique executive search firm focused on Life Sciences, Tech & Innovation. With 25+ years of experience, we help companies build high-performing teams — from critical leadership hires to fast-paced recruitment projects and interim solutions. Whether you’re scaling at home or expanding across borders, we connect you with the talent that drives growth. See more: www.spring-search.com
RÖDL & PARTNER specializes in international tax, accounting, auditing, and business consulting services tailored to the unique needs of foreign-owned businesses. Our clients benefit from the extensive expertise of our U.S. certified public accountants and our multilingual team of professionals, many of whom hold international certifications. With five decades of experience serving inbound foreign companies and also individuals, Rödl & Partner USA offers services to the unique needs of European owned businesses and European expats in the United States of America. See more: www.roedl.com
TAYLOR WESSING is a global law firm that serves the world’s most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Creative thinking is at the heart of our culture and we see art as an important instrument of change. Together with our people and community partners, we seek to challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. See more: www.taylorwessing.com
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Çagri Belgücan RAManager, Rödl & Partner USAÇagri Belgucan is a Registeraccountant (Dutch CPA) currently based in New York City, where he advises Dutch companies in the United States of America on cross-border accounting and tax structures as part of his role at Rödl & Partner USA.
He also works as a part-time lecturer in internal control and management information systems at Nyenrode Business University.
His expertise spans cross-border tax compliance between the US and the Netherlands, international financial reporting, and strategic advisory for Dutch businesses operating abroad.
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Jeroen VolleberghLawyer, Taylor WessingSenior associate in the Corporate / M&A & Capital Markets group with a focus on cross-border M&A, VC and PE.
Jeroen represents clients from diverse sectors, with special focus on technology, digital infrastructure, energy, logistics and life sciences. His style is pragmatic, clear and commercially grounded, shaped by experience in both private practice and in-house roles.
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Leon CommissarisPrincipal Consultant, SPRING SEARCH InternationalIn early 2019, I asked myself how I could turn a perfectly good pharma career into my dream career.
The answer came quickly: everything I do well and love doing revolves around people: listening to them, understanding them, and supporting them in what they need.
It’s always been what I care about most. And it’s what I do best. That’s when I founded SPRING SEARCH International.
Today, we are a team of three, helping fast-growing companies build the teams they need to scale.
We are a personal and dedicated consultancy that works closely with founders and leaders to solve one of the hardest growth challenges: finding the right people and shaping a team that truly works, both nationally and internationally.
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Nicholette RossForeign Direct Investment Advisor, Global Location StrategiesAs a managing site selection consultant, Nicholette advises companies on making informed location strategy decisions that drive growth and success. She also manages our Europe office and oversees international business development initiatives.
Nicholette brings a unique international perspective to location strategy, having worked overseas in Europe for the South Carolina Department of Commerce. At SC Commerce’s European Office, located in Munich, Germany, she advised companies across 13 countries on opening a facility in the US and assisted with the process.
She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in marketing and management and an international MBA from Florida International University. Nicholette speaks conversational Spanish and Mandarin Chinese and enjoys gardening, cooking, and crocheting.
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Robert HavekotteFounder, InternationaalVerzekeren.nlAfter completing my Business Administration studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam, I joined Van Luin Assurantiën in 1992. Four years later, in 1996, I became a managing partner.
We advise Dutch and international companies, both within the Netherlands and (far) beyond. We currently assist many companies in establishing themselves in the USA. We share our knowledge we have acquired over the past few years on our website in various white papers. We are the leading knowledge platform for international insurance. In doing so, we take full advantage of our international network, UNiBA (with partners in over 100 countries).
I love to travel and, as a former Olympic water polo player, I’m still a huge sports fanatic. I have two, of course sporty, children. I live in Bilthoven with my wife.