Jan Peter BalkenendeFormer Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Associate Partner at FGS Global
Jan Peter Balkenende provides strategic guidance on sustainability, corporate responsibility, and strategic communication, drawing on decades of leadership experience to support clients at FGS Global. He served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands (2002-2010), where he focused on economic reforms, sustainability, and international cooperation, while also maintaining an academic career in law and economics, including holding two professorships.
Beyond FGS Global, Jan Peter Balkenende is active in academia, sustainability initiatives, and public speaking, promoting responsible leadership and forstering dialogue on global challenges.
From 2002 to 2010, Balkenende served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading four successive cabinets, after having been Member of arliament between 1998 and 2002. His tenure focused on economic reform, innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration. Before this, he was a member of the Dutch House of Representatives and a professor of Christian social thought on society and economy.
Balkenende's academic foundation lies in law and history, with a PhD in law from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research explored the interface between government and civil society.
Following his time in public office, he transitioned to roles that merge his political and academic insights with corporate strategy. He served as a professor of Governance, Institutions, and Internationalization at Erasmus University and held advisory positions with major organizations, including EY and ING.
Passionate about sustainability, Balkenende chairs the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition, an organization of eight leading Dutch multinationals dedicated to balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.
He recently co-authored the book Capitalism Reconnected. Toward a Sustainable, inclusive and Inovative Market Economy in Europe with Professor Govert Buijs.
In his work at FGS Global, Jan Peter combines his commitment to ethical leadership and his strategic insights to guide clients navigating complex global challenges. Beyond professional endeavors, he continues to inspire as a speaker and thought leader on responsible governance and sustainable development.
