What we do
S&V operates in numerous fields, particularly in the following areas:
- Public administration, law, and oversight
- Energy and digital
- Democracy, media, culture, and philanthropy
- Education and science, healthcare
- Advisory and research committees
S&V also works for individual directors of (semi-)public and private organizations.
Click here for an overview of current and former clients.
We assist directors, their management teams, and organizations skillfully and effectively with:
We work in good faith and close consultation with our client. S&V understands directors. A director not only sets direction but also must maintain course. Along the way, directors often encounter significant issues that can suddenly arise and impact trust in the organization. This requires board advice that is as thoughtful as it is informed.
S&V is firmly established in The Hague and seasoned in the fields that encompass the political center of the Netherlands. We understand what is at stake and how to advocate for and represent the interests of our clients.
We exert influence on decision-making through compelling narratives and compelling arguments. These are based on solid facts and the public interest. Through dialogue, we forge coalitions with our clients and work to garner support for their interests. We are ready to leverage our knowledge and experience to provide sound advice and lobbying efforts.
S&V in The Hague and Gibbels Public Affairs (GPA) in Brussels closely collaborate in public affairs. Our partner agency, based in the political heart of the European Union, knows its way around the Brussels labyrinth. Gibbels Public Affairs is built on a reputation of knowledge and reliability. GPA director Patrick Gibbels is a multi-award-winner of the European Public Affairs Awards, including the Lobbyist of the Year award. He operates along the lines of information, strategy, and influence.
Both The Hague and Brussels pose unpredictable factors for many organizations. Every day, the landscape can completely change, presenting both opportunities and threats. Monitoring involves continuously tracking and interpreting political and administrative developments, both in The Hague and Brussels. S&V’s monitoring service Dutch Signals keeps you informed of political developments and trends that matter.
At S&V, monitoring is tailored to your needs. Using advanced search tools, one of our academically trained advisors manually compiles your Dutch Signals. These dedicated advisors maintain direct communication with you as the client.
What is the purpose of an organization on Earth? In what way does an organization make a difference? Recognizing its distinctive capabilities provides an organization with a foundation, direction, and purpose. Positioning, elaborated through strategic communication and compelling concepts, is also an investment in relationships and the vitality of the organization.
A good reputation is a valuable asset. For an organization, management, and leadership, reputation can make the difference between progress or the opposite. An incident in the public eye can severely damage the organization’s reputation and expose deeper issues. Timely crisis communication may be necessary, but it’s only effective if it aligns with the organization and contributes structurally to rebuilding trust. S&V collaborates with the client to identify the underlying issues and determine the core message. In the meantime, we provide assistance in getting a handle on the situation before it escalates further.
S&V assists people with training and coaching within our specialties.
Over the years, our agency has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience. We are keen to share this with other professionals, whether through in-company sessions or other means. Given that physical meetings are no longer always feasible, professionals increasingly prefer a blend of digital and in-person communication. S&V’s webinars cater to this need in a highly accessible manner.
We provide tools for individuals to take action wherever and however they prefer. Our trainers, coaches, and advisors are specialists who leverage their expertise to facilitate meaningful self-reflection and to assist participants in maintaining control over the challenges they face. Drawing on years of knowledge and experience, our trainers, coaches, and advisors offer attention, insight, and guidance.
S&V has a network of senior advisors who have earned their stripes in a broad field in which our office operates. With these associates, S&V is also excellently qualified to temporarily fill positions.
