We believe better organisations begin with better leadership.
Organisations face major social and economic challenges. A tight labour market, technological change, social expectations and an increasingly diverse society all call for different forms of leadership and decision-making.
That is precisely why diversity and inclusion is no longer a separate HR topic. It is a strategic question that touches governance, culture, talent development and the future resilience of organisations.
Research shows time and again that organisations with diverse perspectives perform better. They make better decisions, are more innovative, attract talent more easily and connect better with the society in which they operate.
Yet we see that many organisations still struggle to use that potential fully. Not because the ambition is missing. But because change takes more than good intentions.
From ambition to impact
The Diversity Company supports boards, executives, supervisory directors and leaders in realising lasting change.
We help organisations embed diversity and inclusion in strategy, leadership and culture. Not through isolated interventions, but through an integrated approach in which data, behavioural change and organisational development come together.
Our clients choose an organisation in which differences are used as a strength and everyone has the room to contribute from their own talent.
Because inclusion is not about who is at the table.
It is about whether every voice is genuinely heard.
Leadership makes the difference
No organisation changes without leaders who are willing to set the example.
That is why we work above all with boards, executives, management teams and supervisory directors. They shape the culture, set the course and create the conditions in which people can grow.
Inclusive leadership calls for curiosity, courage and the willingness to question what is taken for granted.
That is not a soft skill.
That is modern leadership.
The Diversity Company has advised organisations on diversity, equity and inclusion since 2009. The NBA Diversity Monitor is powered by The Diversity Company. From ABN AMRO, BDO and de Volksbank to the Dutch government, the Rijksmuseum, Port of Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam.
Hélène Propsma
Founder & Managing Partner
Strategic adviser, executive coach and thought leader in diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership.
She works with boards, supervisory directors and executives on complex organisational questions where leadership, culture, governance and social impact come together.
With her combination of strategic insight, analytical ability and a practical approach, she helps organisations realise lasting change. She is a sought-after speaker, moderator and author, working at the intersection of science, policy and practice.
She graduated as a work and organisational psychologist with a focus on leadership and change, and combines twenty years of experience as a consultant with experience managing professionals. She brings together a background in diagnostics (psychological assessment) with executive coaching, leadership development and consultancy.
Driven by her personal conviction that things can be done differently, better and more enjoyably, and that more diversity leads to more success, more profit and more happiness, she founded The Diversity Company in 2009.
Diversity creates possibilities. Inclusive leadership makes sure organisations actually use them.
Supports organisations in building inclusive organisations where people can collaborate and grow at their best.
With her experience in organisational development, leadership and team development she helps organisations translate strategy into day-to-day practice.
Together with clients she works on lasting change in which both people and results are central.
Mira has extensive experience in finance through her background as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG and later broadened into HR. She has been involved with The Diversity Company since 2021.
