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Commercial Anglo-Dutch Society
The Commercial Anglo-Dutch Society is one of the leading business relationship and networking clubs in the Netherlands. We are a community of individuals united by our business and social network, the gourmet delights of a hearty lunch or dinner and the company of like-minded individuals in the English-speaking business world. We meet monthly, usually for lunch but sometimes for dinner, at the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club, Dam Square, Amsterdam, where we host guest speakers on a variety of interesting business topics and enjoy a delicious meal.
History of CADS
CADS was established in 1972 by the then British Consul-General and a number of Anglophile Dutch business people. CADS publishes a regular newsletter, invites members and their guests to a monthly lunch (usually with a guest speaker), organises various social events and raises money for charity.
Our mission is to build relationships and friendships between English-speaking business professionals here in the Netherlands and our Dutch hosts!
It’s a great mission and we certainly enjoy fulfilling it.
Friendship and Goodwill
If you are looking for a friendly Anglo-Dutch club in Amsterdam, one that helps promote goodwill and understanding between the peoples of the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and other English-speaking nations and the Netherlands, then look no further than CADS. Founded over 50 years ago, the Commercial Anglo-Dutch Society’s purpose was, and still is, to provide an informal meeting point for Dutch and English-speaking professionals, to help members improve commercial and cultural contacts and to promote good practice in these fields.
Want to become a member?
Our members come from a variety of disciplines, including accountancy, banking, commercial services, consultancy, diplomacy, hospitality, journalism and the legal profession, and they work in a wide range of businesses from small local organisations to multinationals.
Membership is restricted to approximately one hundred and is by invitation. We aim for a balance between Dutch and other nationalities. There is a one-time joining fee of €75 and annual membership is €50 (payable in January but waived in the year of joining).
The best way to join is to be introduced by a current member as a guest at one of our events where you can meet the Chair and members of the Committee. Alternatively, you can approach CADS directly using the contact form below.
We will keep your information private and we will not share it with any other organisation or business.
