Judith van Vliet

Judith is the founder of The Color Authority™ which aims to identify, influence and enforce trend strategies for the design industry. She work with multi-national companies advising on their design process and their understanding on future consumer movements. Under the same name, The Color Authority, she publishes inspiring podcasts on everything you need to know […]

Edo Bakker

Edo is the CEO and founder of Agile Control Solutions, a company specialized in Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) solutions. Edo was previously AML & CTF Manager at PwC and Senior Advisor for Internal Audit & Compliance at KPMG. Edo has been nominated for the 2024 edition of the Dutch Entrepreneur […]

Bas Dekker

Bas Dekker is a corporate leader with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and business development. He is the CEO and founder of ErasmoPower2X, focusing on renewable energy and green hydrogen production for the decarbonization of Spanish industry. With international leadership experience across Europe, the UK, and Asia-Pacific, Bas combines strategic vision with […]

Richard Hogenkamp

Richard Hogenkamp is a Dutch journalist with a keen eye for political and social developments. Since 2023, Richard has been living in Madrid and works as a freelance correspondent for Spain and Portugal for various outlets, including the Financieel Dagblad. Prior to this, he was an editor-in-chief at RTL Nieuws for over 18 years.

Edmundo Bal

Edmundo Bal Francés is a Spanish lawyer and politician known for his work in the political party Ciudadanos. Before entering politics, Bal had a distinguished legal career, serving as a prosecutor in high-profile cases, particularly against corruption and terrorism. He gained prominence in 2019 when he resigned from his role in Spain’s State Attorney’s Office […]

José Luis Ruiz Expósito

José Luis Ruiz Expósito, Corporate Director of Real Madrid C.F. since July 2023, holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration and has extensive training from prestigious business schools. He has developed a successful professional career with more than 30 years of experience in auditing and consulting, highlighting his passion for hard work and effort, […]

DBC lunch November 5th

Autumn colors the world in warm tones. Colors evoke emotions and influence our behavior. During our DBC lunch on November 5th, themed “The Driving Force of Color,” we will delve deeper into the power of color. For this occasion, we have invited “Color Authority” and fellow member Judith van Vliet, an expert in color and […]

DBC lunch October 1st

Our lunch on October 1 is dedicated to the elections for the Dutch Entrepreneur and Startup Award 2024. As previously communicated, these elections will take place this year on October 25 in Valencia. For this edition of the Entrepreneur and Startup Award, a record number of members from our club have signed up. Three of […]

DBC Lunch 2nd July

The 2024 EU elections are over and as expected there has been a shift to the political right. However, the pro-European political center is holding firm in the European Parliament and these elections appear to have little direct economic effect on the economy. The economic impact of the past elections will be noticeable for national […]

DBC Lunch 4th June

Corruption crimes, such as bribery or theft of public funds, generate significant proceeds that must be laundered or ‘cleaned’ to avoid problems with the tax authorities. Corrupt officials can also facilitate money laundering and influence the process, allowing illegal proceeds and money launderers to evade controls and sanctions. According to 80% of Spaniards, political parties […]