In 2016 Jillian van Turnhout leveraged her decades of experience on various Boards, as a leader in Irish and EU politics and NGO’s, as well as a directorship in a commercial enterprise to launch her consulting firm.

Jillian van Turnhout has successfully held a variety of leadership roles in Ireland and the EU across business, public affairs and voluntary sectors. She has served as a Director, CEO and Public Representative and has built a strong public reputation for integrity and sound judgement.

Jillian’s governance expertise emanates from over twenty-five years serving and chairing Boards along with her recognised accreditation as a Chartered Director (IoD UK), certified in international corporate governance from INSEAD, and an Institute of Directors Certificate in Company Direction with distinctions in governance, strategy and leadership.

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My Services

I advise organisations in the public and private sector on Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Good Governance, Board Effectiveness, Stakeholder Management, Internal Controls, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Board Training, Review of Governance Policies and Procedures, Recruitment Panels, Organisational Development, and Strategy & Planning.

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Clients and Testimonials

Client examples include the Department of Foreign AffairsGalway Hospice Foundation, Institute of Public Health, TUSLA, Gaisce – The President’s Award, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, British Science Association, and Carmichael Ireland.

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Interim Report of the Online Health Taskforce published

The Taskforce was established in September 2024 by the Department of Health – Ireland, in recognition of the growing body of evidence that certain types of online activity are directly linked to physical and mental health harms for children and young people. Jillian van Turnhout was appointed Taskforce Chair. An Interim Report was submitted at …

The Critical Value of Board-Only Time: A Governance Essential

In the complex landscape of corporate governance, one practice stands out for its simplicity yet profound impact: dedicated board-only time. These private sessions, conducted without management present, serve as a cornerstone of effective board dynamics and organisational oversight. Board-only time creates a protected space where directors can speak candidly about sensitive matters that might be …

Why Your Board Needs Regular External Effectiveness Reviews

In today’s complex governance landscape, boards face increasing scrutiny from stakeholders, regulators, and the public. While many organisations conduct internal board evaluations annually, there’s compelling value in engaging an external consultant for a comprehensive board effectiveness review every three years. The Power of External Perspective Internal evaluations, while valuable, can sometimes miss crucial dynamics that …

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