General Counsel (2022 - present), HAL Holding N.V., a public international investment company listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange, which is focused on increasing shareholder value Partner (2006 - 2022), NautaDutilh, a law firm (joined the firm in October 1996) Key Skills and Experience: Corporate Governance, Global Business, Legal and Regulatory Oversight, Risk Oversight/Compliance, and Strategy and M&A Experience acquired during his legal career at NautaDutilh, where he had been a trusted C-suite and board advisor to some of the largest companies in both Europe and the U.S., which resulted in him being recognized as a top lawyer and thought leader in corporate governance, capital markets, and M&A for the guidance he had provided to numerous multi-national private and public companies on significant complex strategic transactions Mr. Groothuis also brings CS Experience obtained through his active involvement in the development and execution of HAL Holding's CS strategies Current Private Company Boards: Non-executive Director (since 2025), Koppert Group B.V., a private company that provides natural solutions to cultivate healthier and safer agricultural crops Other Organizations: Director, Stichting Continuiteit IHC and B.V. Finance Continuiteit IHC, Dutch entities that together are the sole shareholders of Royal IHC, a private international shipbuilding company