Feike Sijbesma

Feike Sijbesma

Keynote Speaker: Dutch Founder & Advisor at Darwin International; Honorary Chairman Royal DSM; Board Member at World Economic Forum

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Feike Sijbesma Biography

Feike Sijbesma is the Honorary Chair of Royal DSM and a Member of the Board of Trustees at the World Economic Forum, where he also serves as an Industry Business Council Member and Co-Chair of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. He is Co-Chair of the Global Climate Adaptation Centers and is widely recognized for his leadership at the intersection of global business, sustainability, and climate action.

Sijbesma studied medical and molecular biology at Utrecht University and completed business administration studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He began his career at Gist-brocades in 1987, rising through roles including Marketing and Sales Director, Divisional Director, and Member of the Executive Committee.

He joined Royal DSM in 1998 as Director of Food Specialities and was appointed to the DSM Managing Board in 2000. Sijbesma served as Chief Executive Officer of Royal DSM from 2007 to 2020, guiding the company through a major strategic transformation toward health, nutrition and sustainable living.

In addition to his DSM leadership, Sijbesma is Chairman of Royal Philips and serves as a Climate Leader for the World Bank Group. He is also a Champion of the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC), continuing his longstanding commitment to advancing global climate solutions.

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Feike Sijbesma Videos

Documentary - YouTube
Feike Sijbesma: How can organisations make purpose authentic?
Leadership Lessons: Growing Sustainable Companies | DAVOS 2020

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Feike Sijbesma is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Business, Sustainability, Innovation and Economy.

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Feike Sijbesma is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including World Affairs, Executive Leadership and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Feike Sijbesma for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Feike Sijbesma can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Paul Polman, Toby Cosgrove and Jim Hagemann Snabe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Feike Sijbesma for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/12/2025.

Feike Sijbesma Videos

Documentary - YouTube
Feike Sijbesma: How can organisations make purpose authentic?
Leadership Lessons: Growing Sustainable Companies | DAVOS 2020
  • How do I book Feike Sijbesma to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Feike Sijbesma for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Feike Sijbesma, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Feike Sijbesma or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Feike Sijbesma for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Feike Sijbesma, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Feike Sijbesma are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Feike Sijbesma, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Feike Sijbesma speak about?

    Feike Sijbesma is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Business, Sustainability, Innovation and Economy.
  • Who is the agent for Feike Sijbesma?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Feike Sijbesma for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Feike Sijbesma for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Feike Sijbesma or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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