Oscar van Weerdenburg is an international speaker specialising in the field of cross cultural management, leadership development and negotiation. He is a visiting professor on the Executive Education Programs of INSEAD, and has lectured at the Michigan Business School and the Rotterdam School of Management. Together with Fons Trompenaars... Read more
Oscar van Weerdenburg is an international speaker specialising in the field of cross cultural management, leadership development and negotiation.
He is a visiting professor on the Executive Education Programs of INSEAD, and has lectured at the Michigan Business School and the Rotterdam School of Management. Together with Fons Trompenaars he is one of the most frequently in-demand speakers on cultural issues at large international corporate conferences.
Oscar van Weerdenburg has worked with a wide range of international companies that operate in complex multicultural environments – including Royal Dutch Shell, HSBC, Qantas, BASF, PepsiCo, DaimlerChrysler, ABN AMRO and Goldman Sachs. In particular, he has been involved in various leadership development programs, helping top managers deal with the issues arising from the integration of various European firms. Using a range of instruments for assessing cultural differences and analyzing dilemmas. Oscar has assisted several companies in their merger processes.
In addition, much of Oscar’s experience has been in the area of in-house learning and development to help organisations and their members successfully recognise and profit from the different corporate and national cultural background they encounter. Creating and delivering services such as in-house cross-cultural competence centres and train-the-trainer programs, he has helped to bring a higher level of understanding of cross-cultural issues in the work place and increase business performance.
Oscar van Weerdenburg is a graduate of the Amsterdam and Heidelberg universities. He has published numerous articles on intercultural management, literature and philosophy, and for many years wrote for de Volkskrant, one of the major daily newspapers in the Netherlands. He is fluent in English, Dutch and German.
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You can book Oscar van Weerdenburg through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Oscar's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Oscar van Weerdenburg's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Oscar tailored to your event.
Oscar van Weerdenburg speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Oscar to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Oscar van Weerdenburg for events worldwide, subject to Oscar's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Oscar van Weerdenburg is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Oscar can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Oscar van Weerdenburg on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Oscar can offer.
Oscar van Weerdenburg delivers keynotes in German. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Oscar van Weerdenburg's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Oscar's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Oscar van Weerdenburg can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Oscar's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Oscar van Weerdenburg is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Oscar van Weerdenburg, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Oscar's current availability for your dates.