Wagner & Company

What Wagner & Company does

Wagner & Company is a Dutch private knowledge institution founded in 1985 that delivers postgraduate-level education, advisory services, and training programs to commissioners, supervisory board members, directors, and governance-adjacent professionals (lawyers, accountants, mediators, consultants) in the Netherlands and selectively internationally. Its portfolio centers on a flagship Postgraduate Governance opleiding voor Commissarissen & Bestuurders (€6,495 + €895 arrangements, 39 PE points) supplemented by Governance Advanced, an MfN-recognized Mediation program, specialized three-day courses on chairmanship, strategic risk management, and audit committees, plus add-on services including masterclasses, executive mentoring, board self-evaluations, and customized in-company knowledge sessions. A sister-company relationship with Comenius Leergangen extends the price-point ceiling to €12,500 for premium executive programs.

The business model is predominantly transactional professional-services revenue from individual tuition, priced per program and VAT-exempt under Dutch training rules, with smaller but higher-margin revenue streams from enterprise in-company engagements (custom pricing), advisory/self-evaluation work (€8,500 per engagement), and one-on-one mentoring (€1,800 for four sessions). Distribution blends self-service online enrollment with consultation-driven enterprise sales and an active alumni network of 2,500+ graduates that drives referrals. Programs are delivered at 12 unique premium venues (castles, estates, historic buildings, boutique hotels) across 14 annual starting points for the flagship offering, creating a logistics footprint that is itself a barrier to entry.

Technology is deliberately modest: a WordPress CMS marketing site, a separate digital knowledge platform for course content and alumni access, and standard email/podcast/blog content marketing. The company operates from headquarters in Groningen with offices in Amstelveen and De Bilt, is led by founder-owner Prof. drs. Philip Wagner alongside a small management bench, holds no external funding, and is accredited by 15 Dutch professional bodies with a documented customer satisfaction rating of 9.4/10.

Name

Wagner & Company

Legal name

Wagner & Company

Website

https://wagner.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wagner & Company is a Dutch postgraduate education and advisory firm, founded in 1985, that trains commissioners, supervisory board members, and directors in governance, supervision, and mediation via accredited programs across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Governance Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABAAAB

People Management & Supervisory Skills

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Leadership & Management Development

SECONDARYBPAHAFAC

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Risk, Compliance & Governance Advisory

SECONDARYEDABANAF

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Executive Coaching Services

SECONDARYEDABANAH

Strategy, Decision-Making & Business Acumen Coaching

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Executive Coaching Services

Keywords

• Governance education
• Supervisory board training
• Mediation certification
• Executive education
• Board development

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Education Programs: Core revenue stream from postgraduate-level executive education programs including Governance Opleiding (€6,495), Governance Advanced (€4,350), and specialized tracks. Programs span 6-12 sessions with arrangement fees. VAT-exempt training available.
2. Professional Certification Training: MfN-recognized mediation certification program at €5,450 plus arrangements. 12 sessions over 6 months, leading to certified mediator registration. Provides recurring alumni engagement and follow-up programs.
3. Executive Mentoring: One-on-one mentoring at €1,800 for 4 sessions of 2 hours each, focused on individual development for commissioner/supervisory roles.
4. In-Company Custom Training: Customized knowledge sessions tailored to organizational needs, delivered on-site. Pricing negotiated per engagement.
5. Board Self-Evaluation Services: Self-evaluation services for supervisory boards at €8,500, including intake, interviews, monitoring, and plenary facilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wagner & Company delivers postgraduate-level executive education, training, advisory, and mentoring programs focused on corporate governance, supervisory board skills, and mediation for commissioners, directors, and senior professionals in the Netherlands. The firm also facilitates in-company knowledge sessions, self-evaluations for boards, and masterclasses, supported by a network of 2,500+ alumni and 15 professional body recognitions.

Product overview

Wagner & Company is an educational and advisory organization specializing in governance, supervision, and mediation training for commissioners, supervisors, board members, and professionals in the Netherlands and internationally. The portfolio comprises a unified platform of educational programs led by expert faculty, centered around the flagship Postgraduate Governance opleiding (core product) supplemented by advanced specializations including Governance Advanced, Mediation opleiding MfN, and specialized 3-day programs on chairmanship and strategic risk management. Add-on offerings include Masterclasses, Executive mentoring, self-evaluations for supervisory boards, and in-company knowledge sessions. A sister-brand program, Deugdzaam Bestuur en Toezicht, is delivered through Comenius Leergangen. Programs are delivered across unique meeting locations throughout the Netherlands and offer PE-point accreditation recognized by professional bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Postgraduate Governance opleiding A postgraduate training program covering corporate governance, supervisory board responsibilities, and director duties, designed for current and aspiring commissioners and supervisory board members in the Netherlands.
• Governance Advanced An advanced-level governance course for seasoned supervisory board members, directors, and commissioners seeking to deepen expertise in governance practices and oversight responsibilities.
• Mediation opleiding MfN A mediation training program accredited by the Mediators Federatie Nederland (MfN), preparing professionals for certified mediation practice in disputes relevant to governance and organizational contexts.
• Masterclasses Short, intensive expert-led sessions on specialized governance, supervision, and board-related topics for experienced professionals.
• 3-day Programs Compact three-day intensive courses focused on core governance and supervisory themes, designed for busy professionals who need structured learning within a short timeframe.
• Executive Mentoring Personalized one-on-one mentoring for senior executives, commissioners, and directors to develop governance capabilities and address individual leadership challenges.
• Zelfevaluaties Structured self-assessment services for boards of directors and supervisory boards to evaluate their own functioning, governance practices, and team dynamics.
• In-company kennissessies Tailored in-company knowledge sessions and workshops delivered on-site at client organizations, addressing specific governance, supervision, or board-related learning objectives.
• Deugdzaam Bestuur en Toezicht A thematic program on virtuous (ethical) governance and supervision, addressing integrity, ethical leadership, and responsible oversight practices for boards and directors.
• Advies (Advisory Services) Advisory and consulting services providing expert guidance on corporate governance, board composition, supervisory challenges, and related organizational matters for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39 PE points awarded for Postgraduate Governance program completion
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vertrouwenspersoon voor MKBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2023Strategic partnership for confidential advisor services targeting small and medium-sized businesses. Wagner & Company provides governance expertise while Vertrouwenspersoon voor MKB provides certified confidential advisors operating independently. The partnership emphasizes creating safe and ethical work environments.
• One Tree PlantedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Environmental partnership where Wagner & Company plants trees in England through One Tree Planted. 800 trees were planted in 2021, funded through participant contributions at enrollment. Demonstrates corporate social responsibility and environmental commitment.
• Comenius LeergangencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComenius Leergangen is described as Wagner & Company's 'sister company' (zusterbedrijf). They offer the Deugdzaam Bestuur en Toezicht (Virtuous Governance and Supervision) program, a premium leadership development offering at €12,500 with 8 sessions over one year. Comenius has organized programs for experienced executives since 1996 in partnership with universities and research centers.
• CEDEOcoreOthersCEDEO certification for training provider quality assurance
• Mediatorsfederatie Nederland (MfN)coreOthersOfficial recognition of Mediation opleiding as MfN-recognized program, enabling graduates to pursue registered mediator status
• Aedes, RCBM, KNB, NBA, NOB, RB, VTWcoreOthersPE point recognition and accreditation by Dutch professional associations for governance and supervisory board training programs

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global business school with executive education programs covering governance, leadership and board effectiveness; competes at the higher end of the executive development market where Wagner's Comenius tier also plays.
• IMD Business School: Swiss-based international executive education incumbent with broad leadership and board-level programs; competes for senior Dutch executives who might otherwise choose premium domestic providers like Wagner & Company.
• VU Amsterdam School of Business and Economics: Dutch university offering executive and management development programs; competes for the same Dutch corporate professional audience, though with a wider academic scope.
• Erasmus University Rotterdam — Rotterdam School of Management: Major Dutch university with executive education and corporate governance programs serving senior professionals; broader portfolio but overlaps with Wagner's director and commissioner training.

Others

• Spencer Stuart: Global board advisory and executive search firm; not a training provider but interacts with the same Dutch commissioner/board ecosystem and competes for board-related advisory budgets adjacent to Wagner's self-evaluation services.
• Heidrick & Struggles: International executive search and board advisory firm; comparable to Wagner & Company at the customer level — serving Dutch boards and supervisory bodies — though operating in advisory rather than education.

Direct peers

• TIAS School for Business and Society: Dutch executive education provider (Tilburg University / TIAS) offering governance, supervisory board and management development programs targeting experienced professionals — a direct competitor for Wagner's cohort programs.
• Comenius Leergangen: Wagner & Company's stated sister company, running the €12,500 Deugdzaam Bestuur en Toezicht premium governance program; same domain, same faculty ecosystem, comparable content for senior executives.
• SIOO (Interuniversitair): Dutch interuniversity institute specializing in governance, management and organization development education for executives and board members; directly comparable to Wagner & Company in target persona and curriculum focus.
• Nyenrode Business University: Privately-endowed Dutch business university offering executive governance, supervisory board and leadership programs; competes with Wagner & Company for the same Dutch commissioner and director segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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