Largest shareholder – benefiting all Arcadians
As the largest shareholder of Arcadis with 18% of the company’s shares, the Lovinklaan Foundation holds a significant role in shaping Arcadis’ future. What sets us apart is our unique composition: the entire Board of the Lovinklaan Foundation consists of Arcadians from diverse backgrounds and countries across the globe.
Guided by the Articles of Association established in 1981, our purpose is clear: to promote the continuity of Arcadis and advance the interests of Arcadians worldwide. We achieve this by reinvesting our dividends directly into Arcadis’ people, funding programs that empower Arcadians to develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to Arcadis’ success.
Our Vision
Our purpose is to invest in Arcadis and Arcadians to empower them to reach their full potential and drive meaningful change.
We recognize that people are Arcadis’ most important assets. Arcadians are the source of Arcadis’ ingenuity, growth, and overall continuity of the business. Our aim is to bring Arcadians together to inspire each other to deliver on Arcadis’ promise.
Values
- Inspiration: We want to inspire Arcadians to tap into their full potential by equipping them with the right tools and capabilities
- Connection: By offering inclusive global programs, we offer Arcadians an opportunity to better connect and share valuable knowledge across markets, sectors, and disciplines.
- Investment: As the largest shareholder of Arcadis, we invest in the continuity and growth of the company and its employees.
Our Mission
Arcadians are at the heart of everything we do. As a foundation led and managed by employees, and as the largest shareholder of Arcadis N.V., our mission is to ensure the continuity of Arcadis and to give Arcadians the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our plans at Lovinklaan, for further investing in our programs to support the growth and development of Arcadis and Arcadians, are centered around incubation. We believe in investing in initiatives that accelerate progress, have defined end dates, and receive front-loaded investments. By aligning our support with the new Arcadis strategy for 2024-2026, we aim to drive innovation and success throughout the organization.
History of Lovinklaan
Founded to safeguard continuity
The Lovinklaan Foundation was established in 1982 to facilitate the restart of the Dutch company, Heidemij, which later became the international stock-listed company, Arcadis NV. At that time, Lovinklaan had a dual responsibility as governing body and major shareholder. Developments within Arcadis, such as the listing at the stock exchange, resulted in further changes in the mandate of the Foundation. The Priority Foundation, and later the Bellevue Foundation (1998), both took over the role as governing body.
After the continuity of the company had been established, Lovinklaan broadened its financial support to international programs aimed at promoting knowledge exchange, innovation and connecting employees.
The Foundation gets its name from the address of the former company headquarters in the city of Arnhem in the Netherlands – “Lovinklaan” or “the lane of Mr. Lovink”, the first director of Heidemij.
Board of Lovinklaan
Representing Arcadians worldwide
At Lovinklaan, we are all about empowering Arcadians and giving them a voice. Our dynamic board is a true reflection of today’s Arcadians, coming from diverse countries, backgrounds and business areas. They balance their daily workload with their responsibilities for Lovinklaan.
Our Board Members regularly meet with the Arcadis Executive Board to discuss Arcadis’ developments and ways to support the ambitions and the interests of Arcadians.
Selecting our Board Members
We believe it is essential for our Board Members to have a perspective that extends beyond their individual work environments, encompassing a deep understanding of Arcadis’ diverse international services and culture.
Our Board Members are chosen through a nomination and interview process and serve a three-year term, which may be extended for an additional three years with the approval of the other Board Members.
