Transforming M&A: The Significance of Inclusion & Diversity (I&D)

Organizations continuously learn and evolve. They have come to recognize that successful inclusion and diversity (I&D) campaigns play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, bringing in fresh perspectives, and enhancing decision-making processes. At Deloitte, we are committed to taking a holistic, business-centered approach to I&D, both within our organization and for our clients. In order to articulate and realize the business benefits of I&D for our Dutch community, we have initiated a series of interviews that delve into valuable insights, ideas, and best practices. These interviews serve as a platform for collective learning and growth.

By prioritizing I&D in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), organizations unlock the potential for further growth, synergy, and long-term success. In our interviews, we delve deeper into the strategies, best practices, and impactful initiatives for creating more inclusive M&A processes. Is your organization prepared to take the next step in its inclusion & diversity journey? Explore our interviews and gain valuable insights.

Interview 1 - Retaining Female M&A Talent

Our first interview features the distinguished associate professor, Yvette Taminiau, from Vrije Universiteit. With her extensive experience in groundbreaking research on inclusion and diversity, she shares her reflections focused on the promotion and retention of female talent within big four professional services firms, specifically from an M&A perspective. Our conversation with her unearthed valuable insights for our M&A community, highlighting how issues related to gender equality impact the retention of women at the middle management level, and suggesting actionable measures to improve the retention of women in top leadership positions.

Watch the full interview, leverage these insights, and join us in shaping a more inclusive future!

Interview 2 - Examining the Gender Gap in Dutch Venture Capital

Our second interview in the Diversity in M&A series introduces Saskia van den Ende, the Senior Director at Antler, a prominent figure in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a fervent advocate for women in tech. During this conversation, we dive deeper into the dynamic world of Venture Capital, where Saskia sheds light on the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands and unveils the reasons behind the stark gender disparity in the startup and funding landscape.

Join us as we unravel these critical issues and explore actionable measures to create a more inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial landscape for women.