Young Captain

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For the Leaders of Tomorrow

Young Captain makes young leadership talent visible. Leaders who look further, go further, and take others along.
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Young Talent. Leadership Focused on the Future.

The Young Captain Program, Young Captain Award, and Young Captain Network are initiatives of Young Captain Netherlands. We focus on young business leadership talent in the Netherlands with the potential to grow into the role of CEO. Leaders who are ambitious and future-oriented, with a clear vision, bridging business and societal impact, and how they can contribute to a better world.
A stage for ambitious young leaders
A network of 60 alumni
“Together, we develop leaders for a better future”
Dimitri de Vreeze
Consultant at Spencer Stuart
Young Captain Program
Empowering the Leaders of the Future
Participating in the Young Captain Program offers a unique opportunity for professional and personal enrichment and development. A two-day interactive knowledge and expertise program, delivered by the top of the Dutch business community and academia. You gain a broad perspective on societal and geopolitical issues and insight into the dynamics of the boardroom.
For leaders who stand out for courage and decisiveness
Increase your visibility as a future director
Young Captain Award
Distinguish the Leaders of Tomorrow
The Young Captain Award recognizes leaders who think internationally and view leadership as a social responsibility. A jury of prominent executives is responsible for the selection of high-potential candidates.
Powerful boost to your personal development
Guest speaker, including at the annual KPMG conference

Young Captain 2025

Kaya de Lange (CEO, BeFrank) is Young Captain 2025 and follows in the footsteps of an inspiring group of award-winning Young Captains.
“Zooming out and reflecting on leadership — that is what participating in the Young Captain Award asks of you. I see winning this wonderful award as encouragement to continue on my course, with a focus on connection, more courage, and impact.”
Kaya de Lange
The Network

Connecting the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

All winners and finalists together form the Young Captain Network:
a close-knit collective of leaders who strengthen, challenge, and inspire each other.

Young Captain Netherlands
is Proud of its Partners

Thanks to the commitment and support of our partners, we are able to bring our mission and vision to life. They are invaluable to our organization.

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