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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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 …

Jillian van Turnhout on panel “Charity Trustees’ Week 2024: Charities and Political Causes” (free webinar)

Join me and my esteemed colleagues for an insightful free webinar on “Charities and Political Causes” which is part of Charity Trustees’ Week 2024! Venue: Online Training type: Webinar Event Date: 12 Nov 2024 – 10:00am to 11:30am Free to attend, but booking is mandotory.    Run by The Wheel  in partnership with Carmichael, this engaging event will examine …

Online Health Taskforce to be Chaired by Jillian van Turnhout

Below article was published in “WMB Now”‘s Newsflash on 9 September 2024. The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has established an Online Health Taskforce to develop a public health response to harms caused to children and young people by certain types of online activity. The Taskforce is being chaired by children’s rights advocate Jillian van Turnhout. It has been …

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