Corporate GovernanceSupervisory Board

Wolters Kluwer has a two tier board structure. The Executive Board members are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. The role of the Supervisory Board is to supervise the policies of the Executive Board and the general affairs of the company and its enterprise, taking into account the relevant interests of the company’s stakeholders and to advise the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board also has due regard for corporate social responsibility issues which may be relevant to Wolters Kluwer.

Structure and appointment
The Supervisory Board consists of at least three members. The members are appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders. At present, all Supervisory Board members are independent from the company. The number of supervisory board memberships of all  Supervisory Board Members is limited to such extent that the proper performance of their duties is assured. No Supervisory Board member is a member of more than five supervisory boards of Dutch listed companies, with any chairmanships counting as two memberships. For an overview of the composition of the Supervisory Board, click here.

Responsibilities and accountability
Details about the Supervisory Board's responsibilities, duties and powers, can be read in a PDF version of the Supervisory Board By-Laws  ( 104 KB).

Remuneration
The General Meeting of Shareholders determines the remuneration of the Supervisory Board Members. The remuneration does not depend on the results of the company. In 2009, the remuneration of the Supervisory Board members will not be increased. The Supervisory Board Members do not receive shares or stock options by way of remuneration, nor shall they be granted loans.