Management Scope

What Management Scope does

Management Scope (legally Scope Business Media b.v.) is a Dutch B2B business media and publishing platform founded in 1997 and headquartered in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Netherlands. The company produces editorial content — including long-form interviews, expert analyses, opinion pieces, and surveys — on corporate governance, leadership, ESG, strategy, digital transformation, risk & finance, and geopolitics, targeted at the top of Dutch corporate life: CEOs, executive and non-executive board members (commissarissen), supervisory directors, and senior corporate executives. The product surface comprises a print and digital magazine (€110.75/year subscription), a searchable online database of company profiles, executive CVs and board functions, four annual rankings (Top-100 Corporate Vrouwen, Top-100 Commissarissen, Next50 Commissarissen, Top-100 Bedrijven), a twice-weekly email newsletter, native iOS and Android apps, and the Next50 Forum — an annual event for supervisory board members organized with four founding partners (A&O Shearman, Deloitte, AXECO, and The Board Practice).

The underlying technology stack is conventional publishing infrastructure: a WordPress-class CMS-driven website (managementscope.nl, with an English version), MailChimp for newsletter delivery, native mobile apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play for ePaper access, and standard anonymized-ID analytics supporting contextual advertising. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML systems or differentiated technology IP; AI is covered as an editorial topic rather than built into product capabilities.

The business model is a three-stream hybrid: (1) subscription revenue from individual readers via annual and trial magazine subscriptions, with auto-renewal mechanics and postal delivery within the Netherlands and internationally; (2) advertising revenue from print and digital placements supported by marketing cookies for targeted delivery; and (3) event sponsorship revenue from the Next50 Forum and related events, anchored on the four founding partners. Additional revenue mechanics include single-issue unit pricing (€11) and international shipping surcharges (€75.50/year within Europe). The operating geography is Netherlands-only, with the English-language website and international shipping representing a soft internationalization posture rather than active foreign-market expansion. The company has 101–250 employees, no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and operates as an independent private limited company under Scope Business Media b.v.

Name

Management Scope

Legal name

Scope Business Media b.v.

Website

https://managementscope.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Management Scope (Scope Business Media b.v.) is a Dutch B2B media platform publishing editorial content, rankings, and a boardroom database on corporate governance, leadership, ESG, and strategy, serving CEOs, supervisory directors, and senior executives across the Netherlands since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Media Publishing

NAICS

Media Representatives (541840)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive & Leadership Reputation Management (MPAAAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stakeholder Engagement & ESG Governance (Policies, KPIs, incentives) (EUAHAJAJ), Corporate Event Program Management (Annual Planning, Calendaring & Budgeting) (THAHAIAJ)

Keywords

• Business media publishing
• Corporate governance content
• Executive leadership magazine
• Boardroom intelligence platform
• Dutch business media

Headquarters

HQ city

Ouderkerk Aan De Amstel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Management Scope magazine is available by annual subscription (€110.75 incl. 9% VAT per year) and trial/proof subscriptions (3 editions for €30 or 6 editions for €50). Single issue price is €11 incl. VAT. International shipping adds €75.50 within Europe, with pricing outside Europe determined on consultation.
2. Advertising: The magazine and website generate revenue through advertising placements. The platform offers advertising in both print issues and digital channels, with marketing cookies supporting targeted ad delivery.
3. Event Sponsorships: The Next50 Forum and related events are co-organized with founding partners A&O Shearman, AXECO, Deloitte, and The Board Practice, generating sponsorship revenue.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Management Scope is a Dutch business media platform that publishes a print and digital magazine, an online news site, a mobile app, a searchable database of companies, executive CVs and board functions, and annual rankings of influential corporate leaders, targeting CEOs, supervisory board members, and senior executives in the Netherlands. Editorial coverage spans corporate governance, leadership, ESG, strategy, digital transformation, risk & finance, and geopolitics, complemented by the Next50 Forum annual event for supervisory directors.

Product overview

Management Scope is a business intelligence platform and publication for executive leadership in the Netherlands, consisting of a print and digital magazine, a searchable database of companies and executive profiles, annual rankings of influential corporate women and supervisory board members, a twice-weekly newsletter, and a mobile app. The core offering centers on the magazine which delivers interviews, analyses, and expert commentary on governance, strategy, ESG, digital transformation, risk & finance, and geopolitics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mgmt. Scope: Mobile app name for Management Scope

Products and services

• Management Scope Magazine A print and digital magazine for executive leadership in Dutch business, featuring in-depth interviews with CEOs and senior executives, analyses of strategic business issues, expert contributions, and coverage of governance, leadership, ESG, and societal developments. Sold by annual subscription, trial subscription, or single issue.
• Management Scope Database Searchable online database of Dutch company profiles, executive CVs, and board function listings, providing logged-in users access to talent and governance intelligence for board composition research and executive identification.
• Annual Rankings (Top-100 Corporate Vrouwen, Top-100 Commissarissen, Next50 Commissarissen, Top-100 Bedrijven) Annual curated rankings recognizing the most influential corporate women (Top-100 Corporate Vrouwen), top supervisory board members (Top-100 Commissarissen), emerging non-executive directors (Next50 Commissarissen), and leading companies (Top-100 Bedrijven) in the Netherlands.
• Management Scope App (Mgmt. Scope) Mobile application available on iOS App Store and Google Play that enables subscribers to read the Management Scope ePaper and access editorial content on smartphones and tablets.
• Nieuwsbrief (Newsletter) Twice-weekly email newsletter delivered to subscribers summarizing the most important board changes and leadership news in Dutch corporate life.
• Next50 Forum Exclusive annual forum event bringing together approximately 30 supervisory board members within or near the Next50 ranking, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking on the future of the supervisory director role.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• A&O ShearmanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026A&O Shearman is a founding partner of the Next50 Forum, an exclusive annual event for supervisory board members organized by Management Scope. The forum brings together approximately 30 supervisory board members who fall within or just outside the Next50 ranking. A&O Shearman contributes lawyers (Olivier Valk, Gijs Linse) as speakers and experts at the forum.
• DeloitteflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Deloitte is a founding partner of the Next50 Forum, contributing partner Gera Hamer (managing partner audit & assurance) as a speaker and expert. Deloitte contributes content expertise on topics including AI governance, integrity dialogues, and governance culture in Dutch boardrooms.
• AXECOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AXECO is a founding partner of the Next50 Forum, with partner Maurits Duynstee contributing expertise on board composition, AI competence gaps in supervisory boards, and the changing role of supervisory directors.
• The Board PracticecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Board Practice is a founding partner of the Next50 Forum. Founder and partner Victor Prozesky contributed insights on CEO succession, the importance of critical dissent in boardrooms, and the concept of the 'benevolent maverick' in supervisory boards.
• Nyenrode Business UniversiteitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nyenrode Business Universiteit collaborated with Management Scope on a survey about governance trends for 2026, conducted among directors, supervisory board members, and governance professionals. The partnership also involves interviews with Nyenrode faculty (e.g., Nicolas Chevrollier on sustainability transitions).
• SeederDeBoercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SeederDeBoer is described as 'de nieuwe kennispartner van Management Scope' (the new knowledge partner of Management Scope). The partnership positions SeederDeBoer as a strategic content and knowledge partner, with partner Lotte Hart featured in interviews and editorial content on the Management Scope platform. SeederDeBoer is an organizational consultancy focused on complex change management in large Dutch organizations, with 170 employees and B Corp certification.
• Boer & CroonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoer & Croon is a strategy & transformation consultancy whose partners (including Hans Bongartz and Haico Spijkerboer) appear as interviewers in Management Scope editorial content. The partnership provides content for Management Scope through expert-led interviews and perspectives on executive leadership and governance topics.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Het Financieele Dagblad (FD): Premier Dutch financial newspaper with strong corporate, governance, and executive coverage. Competes for the same Dutch business leader audience as Management Scope, with broader news coverage and subscription paywall.
• Harvard Business Review: Global flagship management magazine and digital platform. Competes for the same executive reader attention as Management Scope, though with a much broader international and cross-functional scope.
• MIT Sloan Management Review: Established management publication covering strategy, leadership, digital transformation, and ESG. Operates at much greater scale with a global audience, but overlaps heavily on Management Scope's editorial themes.

Regional players

• MT / Sprout: Leading Dutch business media platform for managers and executives. Comparable regional audience and editorial themes (leadership, innovation, strategy) but broader in scope and not exclusively focused on the boardroom.

Emerging players

• Lexology: Global legal and governance content aggregation platform sponsored by top law firms. Competes for governance professional attention and overlaps with Management Scope's coverage of corporate governance, ESG, and regulatory topics.

Direct peers

• Chief Executive Magazine: US CEO-focused magazine covering leadership, governance, and strategy. Directly comparable audience (top executives) and format (magazine plus digital content, events).
• Corporate Board Member: US-based magazine and digital platform focused on corporate directors, governance, and boardroom trends. Closely comparable product offering (print magazine, rankings, executive education content) for a different (US) board-level audience.
• Corporate Secretary: Publication and knowledge platform for corporate secretaries and governance professionals. Highly relevant adjacent audience (boardroom support functions) with overlapping coverage of governance, compliance, and ESG.
• Board Agenda: UK and global governance-focused magazine and digital platform for board directors. Highly comparable niche focus on boardroom intelligence, though serving a broader (UK/global) market than Management Scope's Dutch-only scope.
• Directors & Boards: Quarterly print and digital publication dedicated to corporate directors and board governance. Shares Management Scope's editorial focus on board effectiveness, CEO succession, and governance best practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scope-business-media

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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