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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Governance

Governance

Strategy

Strategy

Board Evaluations

Board Evaluations

Board Training

Board Training

Executive coaching and recruitment panels

Executive coaching and recruitment panels

Clients and Testimonials

Client examples include the Department of Foreign Affairs, Galway Hospice Foundation, Institute of Public Health, TUSLA, Gaisce – The President’s Award, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, British Science Association, and Carmichael Ireland.

When it comes to charity governance, her work is second to none

Jillian’s breadth of knowledge, combined with her deep attention to detail, turned a standard governance review into a rich opportunity for further reflection and development. When it comes to charity governance, her work is second to none.

Emma
Board Member, Charity and CLG

We have accepted and are implementing all of the recommendations

As Chair of Gaisce I approved the appointment of Jillian to complete a comprehensive Governance review. We have always strived to establish best practice and this was an opportunity to test that and to see where we could improve.

Jillian completed a most comprehensive review engaging with the myriad of stakeholders including Council members. She was able to present back a report that was practical, informative, impactful and done in a way that no one felt “put upon”. We have accepted and are implementing all of the recommendations. I believe this something that all responsible organisations should do on a regular basis to ensure that best practice is applied.

John Cunningham
Gaisce

Advice was practical, knowledgeable and supportive

Thank you for the direct information, guidance and advice you gave to us as it was practical, knowledgeable and supportive to me in my role. Charities governance is a special field that requires someone with practical skills both as an expert and Board member, this is critical for our sector. We have benefitted from your expertise, especially as you understand the challenges and culture of our work.

Catherine
Charity and CLG, Waterford

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Minister Helen McEntee appoints Jillian van Turnhout Chair of Board of The PSA Ireland

For the past two years, I have served on the Board of The PSA Ireland. In May, I stepped up to the role of Chair (with thanks to Minister Helen McEntee for appointing me). It is an honour, and yes, the view from the Chair is different. Thankfully, I am supported by an incredibly talented …

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Jillian van Turnhout features on RTE’s Prime Time Show

RTE’s Prime Time Show of 6 June 2024 examined the failures of the Charities Regulator to address public concerns, focusing on issues within the Peter McVerry Trust, repeated crises at the former Kerry-based Animal Heaven Animal Rescue, and the now-defunct Cat Haven charity in Cork. A number of experts were interviewed for the report. Jillian …

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Jillian van Turnhout speaking at Odgers Berndtson Ireland Established and Emerging Female Leaders group

I was honoured to be asked to participate in a stimulating panel discussion hosted by Odgers Berndtson Ireland titled “How to transition from an Executive to a Non-Executive Director”. Susan Kelly, Partner at Odgers Berndtson Ireland, served as the MC for the event which took place at the RDS. The distinguished panel featured Caroline McDonnell, …

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