In my view leadership starts with authenticity, vision, and empathy. My leadership approach is rooted in ‘Caring & Daring leadership’: making bold decisions, fostering trust, and creating sustainable impact for their people, organizations, and the planet.

I believe true transformation starts from within. By connecting with your values and inner compass, you can lead with both empathy and courage, making choices that strengthen not only your organization but also the people around you and the world.

My approach emphasizes self-awareness and authenticity, helping leaders navigate complex challenges, embrace vulnerability, and align their personal values with their professional impact. Time at the executive level is precious and often fleeting. You have only a few years at the top—use them to make an impact and create a legacy worth remembering.

“Lead with courage. Care for people. Shape the future.”

Jeanine Tijhaar

Supervisory Board Ernst&Young NL, Ewals Cargo Care , Foundation Tijdelijk Noodfonds Energie
Former CFO Eneco and Senior executive finance positions at Eneco, AkzoNobel and DSM

Jeanine Tijhaar is an executive coach and a transformational leader dedicated to helping individuals and organizations grow with purpose, courage, and authenticity. Drawing on her experience as CFO and Board Member of Eneco, as well as her extensive international experience in senior finance executive roles at AkzoNobel and DSM, Jeanine guides leaders through complex transitions – strategic, cultural, and personal – while anchoring their leadership in clarity and human connection. Jeanine obtained a master’s in business economics at the Free University Amsterdam, followed by an international post-master (RC) at the University of Maastricht and Amsterdam. Jeanine also obtained a degree as professional coach after a three-year education at Phoenix in Utrecht.

Her leadership philosophy, “Caring & Daring” is at the heart of her work. It blends strategic decisiveness with genuine care: setting bold directions while fostering trust, dialogue, and inclusion. Jeanine believes that today’s challenges cannot be solved through old leadership behavior. Instead, we need leaders who dare to act while caring for people and the planet.

During her tenure at Eneco, Jeanine played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy and culture. She led the development and implementation of the One Planet Plan, committing Eneco to full climate neutrality by 2035. She integrated these ambitions into the financial and strategic core of the business, ensuring that climate goals informed investment decisions, KPIs, financing, and employee incentives. She also led a comprehensive finance transformation in both Eneco and AkzoNobel.

Jeanine’s coaching is deeply influenced by her personal journey inward: a path marked by self-reflection, courage, and authenticity. She encourages leaders to do the same: to reconnect with their inner compass, embrace vulnerability as a strength, and lead with both head and heart.

As an executive coach, Jeanine supports leaders who want to step into their authentic power and drive meaningful transformation. She works with those who are ready not just to play the game—but to change it.

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Meet our team

At NGL we work passionately to let a new generation of leaders flourish at the top, with an integral approach to executive search, assessments, coaching and leadership development. We do this with flair and finesse, and with a keen eye for balance. You can always expect complete professionalism from us, but also a sincere commitment and humanity. Our holistic philosophy and wide-ranging services make your organization stronger and more effective.

By joining forces, the people at NGL International have brought together a unique and complementary mix of experience, expertise and personalities. We are each other’s sparring partners – and, of course, yours.

 

Bercan Günel

“Are you ready to take the lead?”

Mariëlle de Macker

“Authentic leadership is where integrity meets influence.”

Vincent Moolenaar

“Leadership grows from hindsight, through insight, to foresight."

Ron de Mos

"The key to performance is aligning your 'why', 'strategy, and behavior"

Jeanine Tijhaar

“Lead with courage. Care for people. Shape the future.”

Dorine Wekking

“Each leader is there to make a difference.”