The role of the Supervisory Board is to act as an advisory body for the Executive Board and to oversee company affairs and Executive Board policies.

Structure and appointment
The Supervisory Board consists of at least three members. The members are appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders. At present, all Supervisory Board Members are independent from the Company. The number of supervisory board memberships of all Supervisory Board Members is limited to such extent that the proper performance of their duties is assured. No Supervisory Board Member is a member of more than five supervisory boards of Dutch listed companies, with any chairmanships counting as two memberships. For an overview of the composition of the Supervisory Board, click here.

Responsibilities and accountability
Wolters Kluwer considers it important that the Supervisory Board Members are well informed about the business and operations of the Company. Towards this end, operating managers, including the heads of our four customer-centric divisions, hold presentations on their businesses on a regular basis. In addition, the Company facilitates visits to operating companies and individual meetings with staff and line managers. More details about the Supervisory Board's responsibilities, duties and powers, can be read in a PDF version of the Supervisory Board By-Laws  ( 104 KB).

Remuneration
The General Meeting of Shareholders determines the remuneration of the Supervisory Board Members. The remuneration does not depend on the results of the Company. The Supervisory Board Members do not receive shares or stock options by way of remuneration, nor shall they be granted loans.