Niels Brabandt

Niels Brabandt is an internationally recognised leadership expert, keynote speaker, and founder of NB Networks. With more than two decades of professional experience across over 30 countries, he supports organisations in building ethical, sustainable, and high-performing leadership cultures. His expertise spans a broad range of roles, including trainer, keynote speaker, executive coach, consultant, interim Executive, board advisor, and professional moderator for high-level conferences and events.

Niels is known for combining academic depth with practical, measurable impact. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including an Executive MBA with First Class Honours and an MBA in Executive Coaching. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), focusing on the application and limitations of leadership theory in organisational change and transformation. His practical and academic background allows him to translate complex research into hands-on strategies that work in real-world contexts, enabling leaders to apply theory meaningfully in practice.

In addition to his client work, Niels is the host of the bilingual Leadership Podcast and the author of The Leadership Blog, both of which reach a global audience of professionals and decision-makers. He regularly publishes on topics such as ethical leadership, change management, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and the future of work. His insights are frequently featured in international media outlets, where he is recognised for his thought leadership and critical perspectives on modern leadership challenges.

As a passionate advocate for integrity, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership, Niels empowers individuals and organisations to create long-term, meaningful impact. His mission is to ensure that leadership is not only practised, but practised at the highest professional and ethical standards, driving transformation across sectors and borders.