René Mijnders is the most successful Dutch rowing coach of all time. He is responsible for over 40 medals won at World Championships and Olympic Games. He has remained at the top of this extremely competitve sport for more than 20 years. At every Olympic Games, from 1988 till... Read more
René Mijnders is the most successful Dutch rowing coach of all time. He is responsible for over 40 medals won at World Championships and Olympic Games.
He has remained at the top of this extremely competitve sport for more than 20 years. At every Olympic Games, from 1988 till 2008, his teams have returned home with a medal.
An absolute highlight was the gold medal for the Dutch men’s eight at the Olympics in Atlanta 1996. In 2008 René Mijnders was the coach of the Dutch women’s eight who took the silver at the Olympics in Beijing.
Rene Mijnders is also is a former Head Coach for the Swiss Rowing Federation (2005 and 2006) and prepared Oxford for the Boat Race against Cambridge in 1997.
Besides being a national team coach Rene Mijnders speaks at conferences and events, combining the knowledge he gains from both sports and business.
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You can book Rene Mijnders through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rene's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rene Mijnders's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Rene tailored to your event.
Rene Mijnders speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rene to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rene Mijnders for events worldwide, subject to Rene's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rene Mijnders is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Rene can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rene Mijnders on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Rene can offer.
Rene Mijnders delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Rene Mijnders's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Rene's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Rene Mijnders can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Rene's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Rene Mijnders is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rene Mijnders, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rene's current availability for your dates.