Suzanne Van Nieuwenhuijzen - Ruijtenberg in

Suzanne Van Nieuwenhuijzen - Ruijtenberg

Commander · DISC type D
Owner at Witte Reiger
📍 Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands

Suzanne van Nieuwenhuijzen - Ruijtenberg is the owner of Witte Reiger, an advisory practice focused on governance for family businesses. With over 25 years of experience as a director, supervisor, and strategic advisor in complex administrative environments, she has a deep understanding of corporate governance, which she also teaches at Nyenrode Business University.

She is passionate about societal contribution, serving as a Board Member and Secretary for UN Women Netherlands to advance womens rights and gender equality. She also applies her governance expertise as a member of the Supervisory Board for the Bibliotheek De Groene Venen, believing in the librarys important community role.

Her company, Witte Reiger (White Heron), is named after a bird that symbolizes personal growth and embracing change while respecting the past.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Owner
Location
Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Suzanne shows up

Candid & Clear
Strong-Willed
Very Quick

They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Priorities

Topics Suzanne cares about

Family Business Governance
Her advisory firm, Witte Reiger, specializes in helping family-owned businesses professionalize their governance structures. She has also recorded a podcast on this specific topic.
Women's Rights
Serves as a Board Member and Secretary for UN Women Netherlands, actively participating in campaigns like Orange the World to promote gender equality and combat violence against women.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Owner
Witte Reiger
1-2022
Corporate Secretary
Vebego
7-2021
lid Raad van Toezicht
Bibliotheek De Groene Venen
5-2023
United Nations Women NL Board Member (Secretary) / Lid Dagelijks Bestuur (secretaris)
UN Women Nederland
7-2024
Praktijkdocent leergang 'de Secretaris' | Praktijkdocent 'Private Wealth Management Programma'
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
10-2024 - 10-2024
Wilderness Trail - Spain
Foundation for Natural Leadership (FNL)
2020 - 9-2021
Programma voor Commissarissen en Toezichthouders
Erasmus Economics & Business Executive Education
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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