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CEO Smorenberg Corporate Consultancy

CEO of Smorenberg Corporate Consultancy, is a well-experienced marketing and communications strategist, with an extensive background in the  financial services industry. Harry started his career as a Management Trainee with Banque Paribas. Next, Harry became manager of  the Commercial Development Department of ABN AMRO Bank's International  Operations Group. After ABN AMRO he worked for two leading international  consultancy practices, as a Senior Management Consultant and Director, before starting his own firm.

Harry is specialized in the corporate  (B2B) and retail business areas. He has been leading in the development  of, amongst others new payments schemes, (corporate) electronic banking,  web- and mobile banking, cash- & treasury management, financial  planning, employee & employer benefits services and pension schemes  and services.

He is a catalyst in helping (financial) institutions  to develop vision and strategies but also to realize appropriate  solutions and a successful (commercial) implementation. Harry, as  expert, has published many articles and specialized studies in leading  European magazines. Harry is a well known speaker on strategies and  developments in the financial services industry.

Other functions:

• Member of the International Advisory Board of the Europe - China Institute - Nyenrode Business University
• Chairman of the Program Committee Financial Services Industry, Foundation for Services Innovation and ICT (S-II) – Ministry of Economic Affairs & Holland Financial Centre
• Chairman Editorial Advisory Board of Banking & Finance'
• Chairman of the International EPCA Conference
• Chairman of the WorldPensionSummit

CEO Eggink Van Manen

Studied Dutch literature and Communications Management at the University of Amsterdam. Started his career as TV producer at AVRO TV and hosted a weekly radio program about literature.

Stepped into the corporate world when he was appointed head of the In-and External Communications department of the Sociale Verzekeringsbank in Amsterdam. Switched jobs after three years and became partner at the BBDO- PR branch, part of the Omnicom Group.

For the last twelve years Eggink is CEO of Eggink Van Manen communication consultancy. His agency works for large companies as TNT, Manpower, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Overtoom, Center Parcs, PON and McDonalds. Eggink is also specialist in Employee Communications. He is author of “The Handbook of Internal Communications”. Eggink is often consulted by companies in large transformation/reorganization processes and for reputational issues.